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.
11 When Judas learned about this, he attacked, killing Apollonius and a large number of his soldiers. The others ran for their lives.