1 And his son Judas, who was called Maccabeus, rose up in his place.
2 And all his brothers assisted him, along with all those who had joined themselves to his father. And they fought the battle of Israel with rejoicing.
3 And he expanded the glory of his people, and he clothed himself with a breastplate like a giant, and he surrounded himself his weapons of war in battles, and he protected the camp with his sword.
4 In his actions, he became like a lion, and like a young lion roaring in the hunt.
5 And he pursued the wicked and tracked them down. And those who disturbed his people, he burned with fire.
6 And his enemies were repelled by the fear of him, and all the workers of iniquity were troubled. And salvation was well-directed in his hand.
7 And he provoked many kings, and he gave joy to Jacob by his works, and his memory will be a blessing for all generations.