1 Maccabees 1:63

63 They chose to die rather than to be defiled by food or to profane the holy covenant; and they did die.

1 Maccabees 1:63 In-Context

61 and their families and those who circumcised them; and they hung the infants from their mothers' necks.

62 But many in Israel stood firm and were resolved in their hearts not to eat unclean food.

63 They chose to die rather than to be defiled by food or to profane the holy covenant; and they did die.

64 Very great wrath came upon Israel.