1 Maccabees 3:1

1 Then his son Judas, who was called Maccabeus, took command in his place.

1 Maccabees 3:1 In-Context

1 Then his son Judas, who was called Maccabeus, took command in his place.

2 All his brothers and all who had joined his father helped him; they gladly fought for Israel.

3 He extended the glory of his people. Like a giant he put on his breastplate; he bound on his armor of war and waged battles, protecting the camp by his sword.

4 He was like a lion in his deeds, like a lion's cub roaring for prey.

5 He searched out and pursued those who broke the law; he burned those who troubled his people.