1 Maccabees 1:58
King James VersionSource notes
“Thus did they by their authority unto the Israelites every month, to as many as were found in the cities.”
Context
55And burnt incense at the doors of their houses, and in the streets.
56And when they had rent in pieces the books of the law which they found, they burnt them with fire.
57And whosoever was found with any the book of the testament, or if any committed to the law, the king’s commandment was, that they should put him to death.
58Thus did they by their authority unto the Israelites every month, to as many as were found in the cities.
59Now the five and twentieth day of the month they did sacrifice upon the idol altar, which was upon the altar of God.
60At which time according to the commandment they put to death certain women, that had caused their children to be circumcised.
61And they hanged the infants about their necks, and rifled their houses, and slew them that had circumcised them.