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.
9 Now the whole world knewthat Judas had rescued thosewho were to be slaughtered.
10 A man by the name of Apollonius decided to invade Israel. So he got together an army of Gentiles and many Samaritans.