1 Maccabees 9:30

30 Now therefore we have chosen thee this day to be our prince, and captain in his stead to fight our battles.

1 Maccabees 9:30 In-Context

28 And all the friends of Judas came together, and said to Jonathan:

29 Since thy brother Judas died, there is not a man like him to go forth against our enemies, Bacchides, and them that are the enemies of our nation.

30 Now therefore we have chosen thee this day to be our prince, and captain in his stead to fight our battles.

31 So Jonathan took upon him the government at that time, and rose up in the place of Judas his brother.

32 And Bacchides had knowledge of it, and sought to kill him.