1 Maccabees 2:15

15 In the meanwhile the king's officers, such as compelled the people to revolt, came into the city of Modin to make them sacrifice.

1 Maccabees 2:15 In-Context

13 To what end therefore shall we live any longer?"

14 Then Mattathias and his sons rent their clothes and put on sackcloth, and mourned very sorely.

15 In the meanwhile the king's officers, such as compelled the people to revolt, came into the city of Modin to make them sacrifice.

16 And when many of Israel came unto them, Mattathias also and his sons came together.

17 Then answered the king's officers, and said to Mattathias in this manner: "Thou art a ruler, and an honorable and great man in this city, and strengthened with sons and brethren.