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 forever 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.
11 When Judas learned of this, he marched out to battle, defeated the army, and killed Apollonius. Many Gentiles lost their lives, and the rest fled.