1Maccabees 2:23
Now when he had left speaking these words, there came one of the Jews in the
sight of all to sacrifice on the altar which was at Modin, according to the king's
commandment.
1Maccabees 2:24
Which thing when Mattathias saw, he was inflamed with zeal, and his reins trembled,
neither could he forbear to shew his anger according to judgment: wherefore he ran,
and slew him upon the altar.
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