1 Then his son Judas, known as Maccabeus, took command in his place.
2 Every one of his brothers and all who had joined his father helped him, and they gladly fought for Israel.
3 He advanced the honor of his people.He put on his breastplate like a giant.He strapped on his war armorand waged battles,protecting the camp with his sword.
4 He was like a lion in his actions,like a lion’s cub roaring after prey.
5 He hunted and pursuedthose who broke the Law.He burned upthose who troubled his people.