2 His four brothers and his father's soldiers eagerly helped him fight for Israel.
3 Judas was a mighty warriorand made Israel more gloriousthan ever.When he put on his armorand took up his sword,he marched into battleand protected his troops.
4 He roared and attackedlike a hungry lion.
5 He went after those Jewswho disobeyed God's Law,and he burned to death thosewho abused his people.
6 Judas confused and terrifiedeveryone who broke God's Law,but he kept his people safe.
7 Kings were furiousbecause of his victories,but Israel rejoiced.Judas will be rememberedand praised forever.
8 After Judas had killedthe unfaithful Jewsin the towns of Judea,God was no longer angry.