1 Maccabees 3:2-4

New Catholic Bible

²All his brothers and all who had allied themselves to his father gave him their support, and they enthusiastically continued to fight for Israel.

³He enhanced the glory of his people,
    and like a giant he put on his breastplate.
He girded himself with the armor of warfare,
    engaging in battles and protecting the camp by his sword.
⁴In his exploits he was like a lion,
    like a young lion roaring for prey.