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He attacked the troops of Judas but was defeated. When he was informed that Philip, whom he had left in Antioch as head of the government, had revolted, he was dismayed. He sought peace with the Jews and had to accept and swear to observe their just petitions; he became reconciled with them, offered sacrifices, honored the Temple and showed generosity to the Holy Place. (2 Maccabees 13, 23)
The king took leave of Maccabeus and named Hegemonides as governor from Ptolemais to the land of the Gerarrites. (2 Maccabees 13, 24)
"There exists a party called Hasideans among the Jews, headed by Judas Maccabeus, that keeps up war and rebellion, and hinders the reestablishment of peace and order in the land. (2 Maccabees 14, 6)
O King, look upon our land and nation which is hard pressed on all sides, with that same kindness you have for all. (2 Maccabees 14, 9)
When the latter became aware that Judas had escaped without being disloyal, he appeared in the holy Temple while the priests were offering the ritual sacrifices, and demanded that they hand Judas over to him. (2 Maccabees 14, 31)
But the wretch asked if there was indeed a sovereign in heaven who had commanded that the sabbath be holy. (2 Maccabees 15, 3)
Then Onias, the High Priest, said to Judas, "This is he who loves your brothers, he who prays without ceasing for the Jewish people and for the Holy City. He is Jeremiah, the prophet of God." (2 Maccabees 15, 14)
Encouraged by these beautiful words of Judas, which were able to encourage righteous people and strengthen young souls, they determined not to set up camp with defenses. They decided instead to rush out bravely and take the offensive to settle the matter by fighting bravely, for the Holy City Jerusalem, their religion and the Temple were in danger. (2 Maccabees 15, 17)
Show your power and let your arm strike those who insult you and who come to destroy your holy people." With this, he ended his prayer. (2 Maccabees 15, 24)
For the honest will inherit the land; the people of integrity will live on it. (Proverbs 2, 21)
The evildoers instead will be cut off from the land. The wicked will be rooted out of it. (Proverbs 2, 22)
Fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom and to know the Holy One brings discernment. (Proverbs 9, 10)
