1 Maccabees 3:56-58

New Catholic Bible

⁵⁶ He ordered to return to their homes those who were building houses, those who were just married, those who were planting vineyards, and those who were afraid, in accordance with the provisions of the law. ⁵⁷ Then the army marched out and encamped to the south of Emmaus. ⁵⁸ “Arm yourselves and be brave,” Judas instructed. “In the morning be prepared to fight against these Gentiles who have assembled against us to destroy us and our sanctuary.