1 Maccabees 5:56-58

Common English Bible

⁵⁶ Joseph, Zechariah’s son, and Azariah (the commanders of the forces that had remained behind) heard about their brave deeds and the war they had fought. ⁵⁷ So they said, “Let’s make a name for ourselves too. Let’s go and make war on the Gentiles around us.” ⁵⁸ They gave orders to the troops who were with them and marched against Jamnia.