1 Maccabees 9:9-11
Good News Translation
9 His men tried to talk him out of it.
We are not strong enough, they said.
Let's retreat now and save our lives. Then we can return with reinforcements and fight the enemy. We don't have enough men now.
10 Judas replied,
Never let it be said that I ran from a battle. If our time has come, let's die bravely for our fellow Jews and not leave any stain on our honor.
11 The Syrian army came out of the camp and took up battle positions against the Jews. The cavalry was divided into two parts. The shock troops were in the front lines, but the archers and those who used slings went ahead of the main formation.
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