1 Maccabees 3:12

12 Then the Israelites seized their spoils. Judas took Apollonius' sword and used it in battle for the rest of his life.

1 Maccabees 3:12 In-Context

10 Apollonius gathered Gentiles and a large force from Samaria to fight against Israel.

11 When Judas found out about it, he went out to meet him in battle, then defeated and killed him. Judas wounded and killed many, while the rest fled.

12 Then the Israelites seized their spoils. Judas took Apollonius' sword and used it in battle for the rest of his life.

13 At this point, Seron the commander of the Syrian army heard that Judas had gathered a large company, including a group of faithful soldiers who stayed with him and went out to battle.

14 He said, "I will make a name for myself and win honor in the kingdom. I will make war on Judas and his companions who reject the king's command."