1 His son Judas, who was called Maccabaeus, rose up in his place. (WEB) 2 All his kindred helped him, and so did all those who joined with his father, and they fought with gladness the battle of Israel. (WEB) 3 He got his people great glory, and put on a breastplate like a giant, and bound his warlike harness around him, and set battles in array, protecting the army with his sword. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 3:1–3
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1 Maccabees 14:25–27
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1 Maccabees 2:65–67
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1 Maccabees 6:44–46
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2 Maccabees 11:9–11
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1 Maccabees 9:30–32
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1 Maccabees 3:25–27
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