42 Judas and his kindred saw that evils were multiplied, and that the forces were encamping in their borders. They learned about the king’s words which he had commanded, to destroy the people and make an end of them. (WEB) 43 Then they each said to his neighbor, “Let’s repair the ruins of our people. Let’s fight for our people and the holy place.” (WEB) 44 The congregation was gathered together, that they might be ready for battle, and that they might pray and ask for mercy and compassion. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 3:42–44
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