1 Maccabees 3:6

6 Lawbreakers were afraid of him and retreated. All evildoers were in turmoil. His hand successfully brought deliverance.

1 Maccabees 3:6 In-Context

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.

6 Lawbreakers were afraid of him and retreated. All evildoers were in turmoil. His hand successfully brought deliverance.

7 He angered many kings, but he brought joy to Jacob by his deeds. His memory is blessed forever.

8 He went through the cities of Judah and destroyed the ungodly out of the land. As a result, he turned wrath away from Israel.