1 Maccabees 4:58
King James VersionSource notes
“Thus was there very great gladness among the people, for that the reproach of the heathen was put away.”
Context
55Then all the people fell upon their faces, worshipping and praising the God of heaven, who had given them good success.
56And so they kept the dedication of the altar eight days and offered burnt offerings with gladness, and sacrificed the sacrifice of deliverance and praise.
57They decked also the forefront of the temple with crowns of gold, and with shields; and the gates and the chambers they renewed, and hanged doors upon them.
58Thus was there very great gladness among the people, for that the reproach of the heathen was put away.
59Moreover Judas and his brethren with the whole congregation of Israel ordained, that the days of the dedication of the altar should be kept in their season from year to year by the space of eight days, from the five and twentieth day of the month Casleu, with mirth and gladness.
60At that time also they builded up the mount Sion with high walls and strong towers round about, lest the Gentiles should come and tread it down as they had done before.
61And they set there a garrison to keep it, and fortified Bethsura to preserve it; that the people might have a defence against Idumea.