1 Maccabees 1:43-45

Common English Bible

⁴³ Many Jews also willingly adopted the king’s religion. They sacrificed to idols and violated the Sabbath. 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.