1 Maccabees 5:53 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Judas kept rallying the laggards and encouraging the people all the way until he came to the land of Judah.

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Judas kept rallying those who fell behind and encouraged the people all along the way until he came to the land of Judah.

And Judas was gathering the stragglers and exhorting the people, throughout the entire way, until they came into the land of Judah.

And Judas gathered together the hindmost, and he exhorted the people all the way through, till they came into the land of Juda.

Throughout the whole march Judas kept gathering up the stragglers and encouraging the people until they reached the land of Judea.

And Judas gathered together those who lagged behind and encouraged the people all the way through, until he came into the land of Judah.

From there, he led the people to Judea, encouraging and helping everyone, especially those who were dragging behind.