And the five sons of Matithyah, Yoḥanan and his four brethren, came out and fought with the enemy and slew many of them
and drove them to the far islands of the sea, for they trusted in the God of Heaven.
And Bagris, the wicked, boarded a ship and fled to Antioch, to the king and with him were those who escaped the sword.
And Bagris spoke to Antiochus, saying, “Though, you king have commanded the Jews to cease their observance of Sabbath, the new-moon [festival], and circumcision; yet they have rebelled against you, and defraud you. Not all the peoples and tongues could conquer the five sons of Matithyah, who are mightier than lions, swifter than eagles, and fiercer than bears.