1 Maccabees 14:31

31 The enemies of the Jews plotted to invade the land and defile the Temple.

1 Maccabees 14:31 In-Context

29 Often when wars broke out in the country, Simon son of Mattathias, a priest of the Jehoiarib family, and his brothers risked their lives in protecting our nation, our Temple, and our Law against our enemies. They have brought great glory to our nation.

30 Jonathan united our people and became the High Priest before he died.

31 The enemies of the Jews plotted to invade the land and defile the Temple.

32 Then Simon assumed command and fought for his country. He spent a large amount of his own money to provide weapons and wages for his nation's armed forces.

33 He fortified the towns of Judea, and especially Bethzur on the border, where enemy weapons had previously been stored. He stationed a detachment of soldiers there.