1 Maccabees 14:7

7 He gathered a host of captives; he ruled over Gazara and Beth-zur and the citadel, and he removed its uncleanness from it; and there was none to oppose him.

1 Maccabees 14:7 In-Context

5 To crown all his honors he took Joppa for a harbor, and opened a way to the isles of the sea.

6 He extended the borders of his nation, and gained full control of the country.

7 He gathered a host of captives; he ruled over Gazara and Beth-zur and the citadel, and he removed its uncleanness from it; and there was none to oppose him.

8 They tilled their land in peace; the ground gave its increase, and the trees of the plains their fruit.

9 Old men sat in the streets; they all talked together of good things, and the youths put on splendid military attire.