1 Maccabees 2:16

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

1 Maccabees 2:16 In-Context

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.

18 Now therefore come thou first and fulfill the king's commandment, as all the heathen have done, yea, and the men of Judah also and such as remain at Jerusalem. So shalt thou and thy house be in the number of the king's friends, and thou and thy children shall be honored with silver and gold and many rewards."