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) 4 He was like a lion in his deeds, and like a lion’s cub roaring for prey. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 3:2–4
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