4 He was like a ferocious lion roaring as it attacks.
5 Judas hunted down those who broke the Lawand set fire to all who oppressed his people.
6 In fear of him, lawless men huddled together in terror,not knowing which way to turn.He advanced the cause of freedom by what he did.
7 He made life miserable for many kings,but brought joy to the people of Israel.We will praise him for ever for what he did.
8 He went through the towns of Judeaand destroyed all the godless men.He relieved Israel of its terrible suffering.
9 His fame spread to the ends of the earth,as he gathered together those who were threatened with death.
10 Then Apollonius assembled a Gentile army, including a large force from Samaria, to attack the people of Israel.