1 Maccabees 13:2

2 He realized that this news had brought panic and fear to the people, so he went to Jerusalem, called the people together,

1 Maccabees 13:2 In-Context

1 Simon learned that Trypho had assembled a large army and that he had plans to invade Judea and devastate it.

2 He realized that this news had brought panic and fear to the people, so he went to Jerusalem, called the people together,

3 and tried to encourage them by saying, "You know how much my father's family, my brothers, and I have done for the sake of the Law of Moses and the Temple. You also know about the wars we have fought and the troubles we have had.

4 All my brothers have been killed fighting for our Law, our Temple, and our nation, and I am the only one left.

5 But never let it be said that I tried to save my own life in a time of danger; I do not consider myself better than my brothers.