1 Maccabees 4:52

52 Now on the five and twentieth day of the ninth month, which is called the month of Chislev, in the hundred forty and eighth year, they rose up early in the morning

1 Maccabees 4:52 In-Context

50 And upon the altar they burned incense, and the lamps that were upon the candlestick they lighted, that they might give light in the temple.

51 Furthermore they set the loaves upon the table, and spread out the veils, and finished all the works which they had begun to do.

52 Now on the five and twentieth day of the ninth month, which is called the month of Chislev, in the hundred forty and eighth year, they rose up early in the morning

53 and offered sacrifice according to the law upon the new altar of burnt offerings which they had made.

54 Note at what time and what day the heathen had profaned it: even in the same was it dedicated with songs and citharas and harps and cymbals.