1 Maccabees 3:9

9 so that he was renowned unto the utmost part of the earth, and he received unto him such as were ready to perish.

1 Maccabees 3:9 In-Context

7 He grieved also many kings, and made Jacob glad by his acts, and his memory is blessed for ever.

8 Moreover he went through the cities of Judah, destroying the ungodly out of them, and turning away wrath from Israel,

9 so that he was renowned unto the utmost part of the earth, and he received unto him such as were ready to perish.

10 Then Apollonius gathered the Gentiles together, and a great host out of Samaria, to fight against Israel.

11 When Judas perceived this thing, he went forth to meet him; and so he smote him and slew him. Many also fell down slain, but the rest fled.