Good News Translation
Seron, the general of the Syrian forces, learned that Judas had gathered together an army, consisting of a band of loyal men who were ready to fight under his command.

New Revised Standard Version
When Seron, the commander of the Syrian army, heard that Judas had gathered a large company, including a body of faithful soldiers who stayed with him and went out to battle,

Contemporary English Version
Seron, the commander of the Syrian forces, heard about Judas and the many loyal troops who were always ready to fight for him.

New American Bible
But Seron, commander of the Syrian army, heard that Judas had mustered an assembly of faithful men ready for war.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Seron, captain of the army of Syria, heard that Judas had assembled a company of the faithful, and a congregation with him,

And Seron, captain of the army of Syria, heard that Judas had assembled a company of the faithful, and a congregation with him,

1 Maccabees 3:11
And Judas understood it, and went forth to meet him: and he overthrew him, and killed him: and many fell down slain, and the rest fled away.

1 Maccabees 3:12
And he took their spoils, and Judas took the sword of Apollonius, and fought with it all his lifetime.

1 Maccabees 3:14
And he said I will get me a name, and will be glorified in the kingdom, and will overthrow Judas, and those that are with him, that have despised the edict of the king.

1 Maccabees 3:15
And he made himself ready; and the host of the wicked went up with him, strong succours, to be revenged of the children of Israel.