22. We will not hearken to the king’s words, to go aside from our worship, on the right hand, or on the left.
23. And when he had left speaking these words, there came a Jew in the sight of all to sacrifice on the altar which was at Modin, according to the king’s commandment.
24. And Mattathias saw it, and his zeal was kindled, and his reins trembled, and he showed forth his wrath according to judgement, and ran, and killed him upon the altar.
25. And the king’s officer, who compelled men to sacrifice, he killed at that time, and pulled down the altar.