“What is signified by Judas Maccabeus, if not the first preachers of the Gospel, who, having been taught by the Savior himself, were made fit to wage the war of the Christian people? But because Judas is interpreted as confession, and in many places holds the type of the Savior himself, let us know that our war is then…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 1 Maccabees 2
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66As for Judas Maccabeus, he hath been mighty and strong, even from his youth up: let him be your captain, and fight the battle of the people.
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In context
64Wherefore, ye my sons, be valiant and shew yourselves men in the behalf of the law; for by it shall ye obtain glory.
65And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel, give ear unto him alway: he shall be a father unto you.
— 1 Maccabees 2:66 —
67Take also unto you all those that observe the law, and avenge ye the wrong of your people.
68Recompense fully the heathen, and take heed to the commandments of the law.