When Judas heard of this cruelty done unto his countrymen, he commanded those that were with him [to make them ready].
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2 Maccabees 12:5
Now when Iudas knewe of this crueltie shewed against his nacion, he commanded those men that were with him, to make them readie.
Parallel Translations
When Judas heard of this cruelty done to his countrymen, he commanded those that were with him to make them ready.
When Judas heard of this cruelty done unto his countrymen, he commanded those that were with him to make them ready.
When Judas heard of the cruelty done to his fellow-countrymen, giving command to the men that were with him