1 Maccabees 3:15-17

Wycliffe Bible

¹⁵ And he made ready him(self); and the castles (or the host) of unpious men, strong helpers, went up with him, for to do vengeance on the sons of Israel.

¹⁶ And they nighed (or approached) unto Beth-horon; and Judas went out against them, with (a) few men.

¹⁷ Forsooth as they saw the host coming to them in meeting, they said to Judas, How may we few (or How be we few able to), fight against so great (a) multitude, (and) so strong; and we be made weary by fasting this day?