1 Maccabees 2:41-43

New Catholic Bible

⁴¹ On that day they formulated this decision: “Let us fight against anyone who attacks us on the Sabbath, so that we will not all be killed, as happened to our kindred who died in their hiding places.”

⁴² Soon thereafter they were joined by a group of Hasideans, valiant warriors of Israel, each one a stout defender of the law. ⁴³ In addition, all those who were refugees from the persecution joined up with them, adding to their strength.