1 Maccabees 2:44

44 They organized an army, and struck down sinners in their anger and lawless men in their wrath; the survivors fled to the Gentiles for safety.

1 Maccabees 2:44 In-Context

42 Then there united with them a company of Hasideans, mighty warriors of Israel, every one who offered himself willingly for the law.

43 And all who became fugitives to escape their troubles joined them and reinforced them.

44 They organized an army, and struck down sinners in their anger and lawless men in their wrath; the survivors fled to the Gentiles for safety.

45 And Mattathias and his friends went about and tore down the altars;

46 they forcibly circumcised all the uncircumcised boys that they found within the borders of Israel.