1 Maccabees 13:6-8

Common English Bible

⁶ Instead, I will avenge my nation and the sanctuary, your wives and children. All the nations have gathered to destroy us out of hatred.”

⁷ The spirit of the people was renewed when they heard these words. ⁸ They answered loudly, “You are our leader in place of Judas and Jonathan your brothers.^[a]