1 Maccabees 2:6

6 Mattathias saw the offensive actions against God that were taking place in Judah and Jerusalem.

1 Maccabees 2:6 In-Context

4 Judas, called Maccabeus;
5 Eleazar, called Avaran; and Jonathan, called Apphus.
6 Mattathias saw the offensive actions against God that were taking place in Judah and Jerusalem.
7 He said: "Horrible! Why was I born to see this— the ruin of my people, the ruin of the holy city? Why was I born to live there when it was given over to the enemy, and when the sanctuary was given over to strangers?
8 Her temple has become like a person stripped of honor.
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