“What is expressed by Apollonius except the cruelty of the Jews, who had gathered great strength from Samaria against Israel, because through the observance of the letter of the law they strove to fight against the faith of Christ, as if it were contrary to the commandments of God.”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 1 Maccabees
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10Then Apollonius gathered the Gentiles together, and a great host out of Samaria, to fight against Israel.
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8Moreover he went through the cities of Juda, destroying the ungodly out of them, and turning away wrath from Israel:
9So that he was renowned unto the utmost part of the earth, and he received unto him such as were ready to perish.
— 1 Maccabees 3:10 —
11Which thing when Judas perceived, he went forth to meet him, and so he smote him, and slew him: many also fell down slain, but the rest fled.
12Wherefore Judas took their spoils, and Apollonius’ sword also, and therewith he fought all his life long.