1 Maccabees 2:65LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 65 of 70
"And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel: give ear to him always, and he shall be a father to you."
In context
63Today he is lifted up, and tomorrow he shall not be found, because he is returned into his earth; and his thought is come to nothing.
64You therefore, my sons, take courage, and behave manfully in the law: for by it you shall be glorious.
65And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel: give ear to him always, and he shall be a father to you.
66And Judas Machabeus who is valiant and strong from his youth up, let him be the leader of your army, and he shall manage the war of the people.
67And you shall take to you all that observe the law: and revenge ye the wrong of your people.