41 So they decided that day, saying, “Whoever comes against us to battle on the Sabbath day, let’s fight against him, and we will in no way all die, as our kindred died in the secret places.” (WEB) 42 Then a company of the Hasidaeans, mighty men of Israel, everyone who offered himself willingly for the law, were gathered together to them. (WEB) 43 All those who fled from the evils were added to them, and supported them. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 2:41–43
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