66. And Judas Maccabeus, who has been strong and resourceful from his youth, let him be the leader of your militia, and he will manage the war of the people.
67. And you shall add to yourselves all who observe the law, and you shall claim the vindication of your people.
68. Render to the Gentiles their retribution, and pay attention to the precepts of the law."
69. And he blessed them, and he was added to his fathers.
70. And he passed away in the one hundred and forty-sixth year, and he was buried by his sons in the sepulchers of his fathers, in Modin, and all Israel mourned for him with a great mourning.