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"So he made him ready to go up, and there went with him a mighty host of the ungodly to help him, and to be avenged of the children of Israel."

— 1 Maccabees 3:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“And he made himself ready; and the host of the wicked went up with him, strong succours, to be revenged of the children of Israel.”
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1 Maccabees 3 — Context

Wherefore Judas took their spoils, and Apollonius’ sword also, and therewith he fought all his life long.

Now when Seron, a prince of the army of Syria, heard say that Judas had gathered unto him a multitude and company of the faithful to go out with him to war;

He said, I will get me a name and honour in the kingdom; for I will go fight with Judas and them that are with him, who despise the king’s commandment.

So he made him ready to go up, and there went with him a mighty host of the ungodly to help him, and to be avenged of the children of Israel.

And when he came near to the going up of Bethhoron, Judas went forth to meet him with a small company:

Who, when they saw the host coming to meet them, said unto Judas, How shall we be able, being so few, to fight against so great a multitude and so strong, seeing we are ready to faint with fasting all this day?

Unto whom Judas answered, It is no hard matter for many to be shut up in the hands of a few; and with the God of heaven it is all one, to deliver with a great multitude, or a small company:

1 Maccabees 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Maccabees 3:15 say?

1 Maccabees 3:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “So he made him ready to go up, and there went with him a mighty host of the ungodly to help him, and to be avenged of the children of Israel.”

Where is 1 Maccabees 3:15 in the Bible?

1 Maccabees 3:15 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Maccabees, chapter 3, verse 15.

Who wrote 1 Maccabees?

1 Maccabees is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Jewish historian, likely tied to the Hasmonean court. Originally written in Hebrew (lost); preserved in Greek translation. A sober, restrained chronicle in the style of OT historical writing. It was written c. 100 BC.

What is the book of 1 Maccabees about?

1 Maccabees is the principal historical account of the Jewish revolt against Antiochus IV Epiphanes (167–134 BC). It tells of the priest Mattathias raising the standard of resistance, his son Judas "Maccabeus" winning improbable victories, the cleansing and rededication of the Temple (commemorated by Hanukkah), and the long careers of his brothers Jonathan and Simon. A defining story of faithful resistance under religious persecution.

What are the major themes of 1 Maccabees?

1 Maccabees explores themes including Faithfulness, Resistance, Temple, Covenant, Hanukkah. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Maccabees 3:15.

What translation should I read 1 Maccabees 3:15 in?

1 Maccabees 3:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Maccabees 3:15?

1 Maccabees 3:15 reads (KJVA): “So he made him ready to go up, and there went with him a mighty host of the ungodly to help him, and to be avenged of the children of Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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