3:55. And after this, Judas appointed captains over the people, over thousands, and over hundreds, and over fifties, and over tens.
3:56. And he said to them that were building houses, or had betrothed wives, or were planting vineyards, or were fearful, that they should return every man to his house, according to the law.
3:57. So they removed the camp, and pitched on the south side of Emmaus.
3:58. And Judas said: Gird yourselves, and be valiant men, and be ready against the morning, that you may fight with these nations that are assembled against us to destroy us and our sanctuary.
3:59. For it is better for us to die in battle, than to see the evils of our nation, and of the holies:
3:60. Nevertheless, as it shall be the will of God in heaven, so be it done.
1 Machabees Chapter 4
Judas routs the king’s army. Gorgias flies before him. Lysias comes against him with a great army, but is defeated. Judas cleanses the temple, sets up a new altar, and fortifies the sanctuary.
4:1. Then Gorgias took five thousand men, and a thousand of the best horsemen; and they removed out of the camp by night.
4:2. That they might come upon the camp of the Jews and strike them suddenly: and the men that were of the castle were their guides.