“There are many wars and virtues which the saints accomplish, or rather the Lord in them, the knowledge of all of which no one can grasp, but they endure only in the recognition of their author. Therefore, concerning them the Lord says in the Gospel: My sheep hear my voice, and I, the Lord, know them (Jn. 10:27); and a…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 1 Maccabees
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22As for the other things concerning Judas and his wars, and the noble acts which he did, and his greatness, they are not written: for they were very many.
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20Moreover they bewailed him, and all Israel made great lamentation for him, and mourned many days, saying,
21How is the valiant man fallen, that delivered Israel!
— 1 Maccabees 9:22 —
23Now after the death of Judas the wicked began to put forth their heads in all the coasts of Israel, and there arose up all such as wrought iniquity.
24In those days also was there a very great famine, by reason whereof the country revolted, and went with them.