2 Maccabees 4:48

Thus they that followed the matter for the city, and for the people, and for the holy vessels, did soon suffer unjust punishment.

Thus they that followed the matter for the city, and for the people, and for the holy vessels, did soon suffer unjust punishment.

Those who were spokesmen for the city and the families of Israel and the holy vessels soon suffered that unrighteous penalty.