1 Maccabees 3:1

Early victories of Judas

1 Then his son Judas, known as Maccabeus, took command in his place.

1 Maccabees 3:1 In-Context

1 Then his son Judas, known as Maccabeus, took command in his place.

2 Every one of his brothers and all who had joined his father helped him, and they gladly fought for Israel.

3 He advanced the honor of his people. He put on his breastplate like a giant. He strapped on his war armor and waged battles, protecting the camp with his sword.

4 He was like a lion in his actions, like a lion's cub roaring after prey.

5 He hunted and pursued those who broke the Law. He burned up those who troubled his people.