1 Maccabees 6:62
King James VersionSource notes
“Then the king entered into mount Sion; but when he saw the strength of the place, he broke his oath that he had made, and gave commandment to pull down the wall round about.”
Context
59And covenant with them, that they shall live after their laws, as they did before: for they are therefore displeased, and have done all these things, because we abolished their laws.
60So the king and the princes were content: wherefore he sent unto them to make peace; and they accepted thereof.
61Also the king and the princes made an oath unto them: whereupon they went out of the strong hold.
62Then the king entered into mount Sion; but when he saw the strength of the place, he broke his oath that he had made, and gave commandment to pull down the wall round about.
63Afterward departed he in all haste, and returned unto Antiochia, where he found Philip to be master of the city: so he fought against him, and took the city by force.