Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX

1 Maccabees 3:44

Then the congregation gathered together, that they might be ready for battle, and that they might pray, and ask mercy and compassion.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Then was the congregation gathered together, that they might be ready for battle, and that they might pray, and ask mercy and compassion.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Then was the congregation gathered together, that they might be ready for battle, and that they might pray, and ask mercy and compassion.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
The congregation was gathered together, that they might be ready for battle, and that they might pray and ask for mercy and compassion.
World English Bible