Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

1 Machabees 14:11-16 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

11. He made peace in the land, and Israel rejoiced with great joy.

12. And every man sat under his vine, and under his fig tree: and there was none to make them afraid.

13. There was none left in the land to fight against them: kings were discomfited in those days.

14. And he strengthened all those of his people that were brought low, and he sought the law, and took away every unjust and wicked man.

15. He glorified the sanctuary, and multiplied the vessels of the holy places.

16. And it was heard at Rome, and as far as Sparta, that Jonathan was dead: and they were very sorry.