1 Maccabees 3:16

16 When he approached the ascent to go up to Beth-horon, Judas went out to meet him with a small group.

1 Maccabees 3:16 In-Context

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."

15 Once more, a strong army of godless men went up with Seron to help him take vengeance on the Israelites.

16 When he approached the ascent to go up to Beth-horon, Judas went out to meet him with a small group.

17 When they saw Seron's army that was coming against them, they said to Judas, "How can we, who are so few, fight against so large and strong a multitude? What's more, we feel faint because we haven't eaten today."

18 Judas answered, "It's easy for many to be trapped by a few. In the sight of heaven, it makes no difference to win by many or by few.