Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

1 Maccabees 3:5

For He pursued the wicked, and sought them out, and burnt up those that vexed his people.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
For he pursued the wicked, and sought them out, and burnt up those that vexed his people.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
For He pursued the wicked, and sought them out, and burnt up those that vexed his people.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
He hunted and pursued the lawless, and he burned up those who troubled his people.
World English Bible