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) 5 He hunted and pursued the lawless, and he burned up those who troubled his people. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 3:3–5
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