1 Maccabees 4:42

42 He chose some priests who were qualified and who were devoted to the Law.

1 Maccabees 4:42 In-Context

40 and fell face down on the ground. When the signal was given on the trumpets, everyone cried out to the Lord.

41 Then Judas ordered some of his soldiers to attack the men in the fort, while he purified the Temple.

42 He chose some priests who were qualified and who were devoted to the Law.

43 They purified the Temple and took the stones that had been defiled and put them in an unclean place.

44 They discussed what should be done with the altar of burnt offerings, which had been desecrated