1 Maccabees 3:9

9 His fame extended to the ends of the earth. He gathered together those who were perishing.

1 Maccabees 3:9 In-Context

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.

9 His fame extended to the ends of the earth. He gathered together those who were perishing.

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.