“When the famine arose, the whole region surrendered itself to Bacchides: because, with preachers failing on account of a famine of the word of God, from which souls ought to be nourished, for, according to the verdict of Truth: "Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 1 Maccabees
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24In those days also was there a very great famine, by reason whereof the country revolted, and went with them.
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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.
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.
— 1 Maccabees 9:24 —
25Then Bacchides chose the wicked men, and made them lords of the country.
26And they made enquiry and search for Judas’ friends, and brought them unto Bacchides, who took vengeance of them, and used them despitefully.