13. After this, there appeared also another man, admirable in age and glory, and with a bearing of great dignity about him.
14. In truth, Onias responded by saying: "This one loves his brothers and the people of Israel. This is he who prays greatly for the people and for all the holy city: Jeremiah, the prophet of God."
15. Then Jeremiah extended his right hand, and he gave to Judas a sword of gold, saying:
16. "Receive this holy sword as a gift from God, with it you shall cast down the adversaries of my people Israel."