1 Maccabees 2:15

15 The king's officers who were enforcing the apostasy came to the town of Modein to make them offer sacrifice.

1 Maccabees 2:15 In-Context

13 Why should we live any longer?"

14 Then Mattathias and his sons tore their clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourned greatly.

15 The king's officers who were enforcing the apostasy came to the town of Modein to make them offer sacrifice.

16 Many from Israel came to them; and Mattathias and his sons were assembled.

17 Then the king's officers spoke to Mattathias as follows: "You are a leader, honored and great in this town, and supported by sons and brothers.