1 Maccabees 9:28

28 For this cause all Judas' friends came together and said unto Jonathan,

1 Maccabees 9:28 In-Context

26 And they made inquiry and search for Judas' friends, and brought them unto Bacchides, who took vengeance upon them and used them spitefully.

27 So was there a great affliction in Israel, the like whereof was not since the time that a prophet was not seen among them.

28 For this cause all Judas' friends came together and said unto Jonathan,

29 "Since thy brother Judas died we have no man like him to go forth against our enemies and Bacchides, and against those of our nation who are our adversaries.

30 "Now therefore we have chosen thee this day to be our prince and captain in his stead, that thou mayest fight our battles."