1 Maccabees 1:28-30

New Catholic Bible

²⁹ Two years later the king sent his chief collector of tribute to the cities of Judah. When he came to Jerusalem with a powerful force, ³⁰ he deceitfully addressed the people there with sentiments of peace. Once he had gained their confidence, he suddenly launched a savage attack on the city and exterminated many of the people of Israel.