1 Maccabees 2:26

26 Thus he burned with zeal for the law, as Phinehas did against Zimri the son of Salu.

1 Maccabees 2:26 In-Context

24 When Mattathias saw it, be burned with zeal and his heart was stirred. He gave vent to righteous anger; he ran and killed him upon the altar.

25 At the same time he killed the king's officer who was forcing them to sacrifice, and he tore down the altar.

26 Thus he burned with zeal for the law, as Phinehas did against Zimri the son of Salu.

27 Then Mattathias cried out in the city with a loud voice, saying: "Let every one who is zealous for the law and supports the covenant come out with me!"

28 And he and his sons fled to the hills and left all that they had in the city.