1 Maccabees 2:15

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

1 Maccabees 2:15 In-Context

13 Why should we live any longer?"

14 And Mattathias and his sons rent their clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourned greatly.

15 Then the king's officers who were enforcing the apostasy came to the city 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 city, and supported by sons and brothers.