1 Maccabees 3:1

1 Judas Maccabeus took the place of his father Mattathias.

1 Maccabees 3:1 In-Context

1 Judas Maccabeus took the place of his father Mattathias.

2 All his brothers and all the loyal followers of his father gave him their support, and they were happy to carry on Israel's war.

3 Judas brought greater glory to his people. In his armor, he was like a giant. He took up his weapons and went to war; with his own sword he defended his camp.

4 He was like a ferocious lion roaring as it attacks.

5 Judas hunted down those who broke the Law and set fire to all who oppressed his people.