1 Maccabees 1:44-46

Common English Bible

⁴⁴ The king sent messengers carrying letters to Jerusalem and the surrounding towns of Judah. He directed Jews to follow customs that had been unknown in the land. ⁴⁵ He banned the regular practices of entirely burned offerings, sacrifices, and drink offerings in the sanctuary. He banned the observance of sabbaths and feast days. ⁴⁶ The sanctuary and its priests were to be defiled.