1 Maccabees 9:28LXX

26And they sought out, and made diligent search after the friends of Judas, and brought them to Bacchides, and he took vengeance of them, and abused them.

27And there was a great tribulation in Israel, such as was not since the day, that there was no prophet seen in Israel.

28And all the friends of Judas came together, and said to Jonathan:

29Since thy brother Judas died, there is not a man like him to go forth against our enemies, Bacchides, and them that are the enemies of our nation.

30Now therefore we have chosen thee this day to be our prince, and captain in his stead to fight our battles.