1 Maccabees 3:14

14 Seron said to himself, "I will make a reputation for myself throughout the empire by defeating Judas and his men, who have no respect for the king's command."

1 Maccabees 3:14 In-Context

12 When the spoils of war were collected, Judas took the sword of Apollonius and used it in battle until the day he died.

13 Seron, the general of the Syrian forces, learned that Judas had gathered together an army, consisting of a band of loyal men who were ready to fight under his command.

14 Seron said to himself, "I will make a reputation for myself throughout the empire by defeating Judas and his men, who have no respect for the king's command."

15 Then he began a new campaign against Judas and was joined by a strong force of godless men who were eager to help him take vengeance on Israel.

16 When he approached the pass at Beth Horon, Judas went out to meet him with a small group of men.