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You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. But now, carrying green palm branches and sticks decorated with ivy, they paraded around, singing grateful praises to him who had brought about the purification of his own Temple. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Good News Translation (GNT). 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 28At daybreak the two armies joined in battle. 12Ptolemy, called Macron, took the lead in showing justice to the Jews because of the wrongs done to them, and he tried to handle matters concerning them peacefully. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. Almanac is a complete calendar and lectionary according to the calendar of the Church of England for both Common Worship and the Book of Common Prayer.. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Abstract. 26Lying prostrate at the foot of the altar, they begged him to be gracious to them, and to be an enemy to their enemies, and a foe to their foes, as the law declares. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 23 And having good success with his weapons in all things he took in hand, he slew in the two holds more than twenty thousand. 30It is the duty of the original historian to occupy the ground and to discuss matters from every side and to take trouble with details, 31but the one who recasts the narrative should be allowed to strive for brevity of expression and to forego exhaustive treatment. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. In fact, on all sides he heard himself called a traitor for having abandoned Cyprus, which Philometor had entrusted to him, and for having gone over to Antiochus Epiphanes. 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, 19Maccabeus left Simon and Joseph, along with Zacchaeus and his forces, in sufficient numbers to besiege them, while he himself went off to places where he was more urgently needed. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. Victory over Timothy. For less than $5/mo. ), Lev 23.40; Neh 8.15; 1 Macc 13.51; 2 Macc 14.4, 1 Macc 1.10; 6.17; 2 Macc 2.20; 4.21; 9.29. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. Therefore, the account of the repossession and rededication of Jerusalem and the temple must have come earlier in 2 Maccabees. The enemy forces then became so confused and bewildered that they broke ranks, and the Jews cut them to pieces, 31slaughtering 20,500 infantry and 600 cavalry. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. Accession of Antiochus V. 10Now we shall relate what happened under Antiochus Eupator, the son of that godless man, and shall give a summary of the chief evils caused by the wars. Victory over the Idumeans. 24Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews,[e] gathered a tremendous force of foreign troops and collected a large number of cavalry from Asia; then he appeared in Judea, ready to conquer it by force. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. In Daniel 9:4-19, Daniel pleads with God for mercy and forgiveness, and in 2 Maccabees 7:37-38, the Jews offer up prayers and supplication to God for mercy. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. 7 But now, carrying green palm branches and sticks decorated with ivy, they paraded around, singing grateful praises to him who had brought about the purification of his own Temple. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. Why is For less than $5/mo. 36During the distraction, others came up in the same way, wheeled around against the defenders, and set fire to the towers; they kindled fires and burned the blasphemers alive. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. reserved worldwide. 5 Now upon the same day that the strangers profaned the temple, on the very same day it was cleansed again, even the five and twentieth day of the same month, which is Casleu. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. Many commentators agree on two points about the development of 2 Maccabees: (1) the letters in 1:1-2:18 were not written by the author of the rest of the history, and (2) the account of the rededication of the temple in 10:1-8 has been relocated or inserted into the text. 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 10Now Maccabeus and his followers, the Lord leading them on, recovered the temple and the city;(A) 2they tore down the altars that had been built in the public square by the foreigners and also destroyed the sacred precincts. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. (H), 10Now we will tell what took place under Antiochus Eupator, who was the son of that ungodly man, and will give a brief summary of the principal calamities of the wars. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 29 But when the battle waxed strong, there appeared unto the enemies from heaven five comely men upon horses, with bridles of gold, and two of them led the Jews. GNT Pew Bible Catholic, Paper Over Board, Burgundy, Good News Translation Men's Bible a Devotional Bible for Men, GNT Large Print Bible, 2nd Edition, Blue, Paperback. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 4When they had done this, they prostrated themselves and begged the Lord that they might never again fall into such misfortunes, and that if they should sin at any time, he might chastise them with moderation and not hand them over to blasphemous and barbarous Gentiles. 26 And fell down at the foot of the altar, and besought him to be merciful to them, and to be an enemy to their enemies, and an adversary to their adversaries, as the law declareth. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. This force was large enough to continue the siege, 20but some of Simon's men were greedy, and when they were offered 140 pounds of silver, they let some of the enemy escape from the forts. 6And they kept eight days with joy, after the manner of the feast of the tabernacles, remembering that not long before they had kept the feast of the tabernacles when they were in the mountains, and in dens like wild beasts. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. In Daniel 6:10, Daniel trusts God to deliver him from the . Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. No commentary exists for this specific book, chapter, and verse. 26Lying prostrate at the foot of the altar, they begged him to be gracious to them, and to be an enemy to their enemies, and a foe to their foes, as the law declares.c 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. (J) 12Ptolemy, who was called Macron, took the lead in showing justice to the Jews because of the wrong that had been done to them and attempted to maintain peaceful relations with them. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 14 But when Gorgias was governor of the holds, he hired soldiers, and nourished war continually with the Jews: 15 And therewithall the Idumeans, having gotten into their hands the most commodious holds, kept the Jews occupied, and receiving those that were banished from Jerusalem, they went about to nourish war. Used by permission. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 28As soon as dawn broke,* the armies joined battle, the one having as pledge of success and victory not only their valor but also their reliance on the Lord, and the other taking fury as their leader in the fight. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). He heard himself called a traitor at every turn because he had abandoned Cyprus, which Philometor had entrusted to him, and had gone over to Antiochus Epiphanes. Then, with new fire started by striking flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years, burned incense, lighted the lamps, and set out the sacred loaves. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 6 And they kept the eight days with gladness, as in the feast of the tabernacles, remembering that not long afore they had held the feast of the tabernacles, when as they wandered in the mountains and dens like beasts. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. All rights Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 35When the fifth day dawned, twenty young men in the army of Maccabeus, angered over such blasphemies, bravely stormed the wall and with savage fury cut down everyone they encountered. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. Purification of the Temple. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 2 Maccabees 10:7 CEB So they held ivy wands, beautiful branches, and also palm leaves, and offered hymns to the one who had made the purification of his own temple possible. 29For as the master builder of a new house must be concerned with the whole construction, while the one who undertakes its painting and decoration has to consider only what is suitable for its adornment, such in my judgment is the case with us. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 5On the anniversary of the temples defilement by foreigners, on that very day, the sanctuary was purified, on the twenty-fifth of the month, which is Kislev. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Yah willing, new chapters/books will be uploaded daily #Bible #Apocryp. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. Many of the enemy were burned to death as the flames spread. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. For less than $5/mo. 19Maccabeus left Simon and Joseph, along with Zacchaeus and his forces, in sufficient numbers to besiege them, while he himself went off to places where he was more urgently needed. 8And then the Lord will disclose these things, and the glory of the Lord and the cloud will appear, as they were shown in the case of Moses, and as Solomon asked that the place should be specially consecrated.. 13The same things are reported in the records and in the memoirs of Nehemiah, and also that he founded a library and collected the books about the kings and prophets, and the writings of David, and letters of kings about votive offerings. GNT 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. 7 Therefore they bare branches, and fair boughs, and palms also, and sang psalms unto him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of them, and offered a sacrifice after two years, and set forth incense, and lights, and shewbread. 24 Now Timothy, who had been defeated by the Jews before, gathered a tremendous force of mercenaries and collected the cavalry from Asia in no small number. 10Now we shall relate what happened under Antiochus Eupator, the son of that godless man, and shall give a summary of the chief evils caused by the wars. 10(B)Now we will tell about Antiochus Eupator, the son of this godless man, and give a summary of the evil effects of his wars. 12Ptolemy, called Macron,* had taken the lead in treating the Jews fairly because of the previous injustice that had been done them, and he endeavored to have peaceful relations with them. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. The first expedition of Lysias. For less than $5/mo. 5They rededicated the Temple on the twenty-fifth day of the month of Kislev, the same day of the same month on which the Temple had been desecrated by the Gentiles. * [10:3] Two years: three years according to 1Mc 1:54 and 4:52. 2 Maccabees 10:3. They put on sackcloth, threw dirt on their heads, 26and lay face downward on the steps of the altar, begging God to help them by fighting against their enemies, as he had promised in his Law. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. 19Judas had to go on to some other places in the country, where he was more urgently needed, but he left behind Simon and Joseph, together with Zacchaeus and his men. 4After they had done these things, they bowed to the ground and pleaded with the Lord that they would not experience such misfortunes again, but if they should ever sin, they would be disciplined by him with fairness and not turned over to slanderous and barbaric nations. In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 26For us who have undertaken the toil of abbreviating, it is no light matter but calls for sweat and loss of sleep, 27just as it is not easy for one who prepares a banquet and seeks the benefit of others. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 7So they held ivy wands, beautiful branches, and also palm leaves, and offered hymns to the one who had made the purification of his own temple[b] possible. In fact, on all sides he heard himself called a traitor for having abandoned Cyprus, which Philometor had entrusted to him, and for having gone over to Antiochus Epiphanes. Victory over the Idumeans. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 35When the fifth day dawned, twenty young men in the army of Maccabeus, angered over such blasphemies, bravely stormed the wall and with savage fury cut down everyone they encountered. 4:26-35). 17Attacking vigorously, they gained control of the places, drove back all who were fighting on the walls, and cut down those who opposed them, killing no fewer than twenty thousand. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. Purification of the Temple. 2 Maccabees, CHAPTER 10 | USCCB Help Now Search Daily Readings Daily Readings Calendar Find a Parish Report Abuse About USCCB Prayer & Worship Bible Issues & Action News Resources 2 Maccabees Previous chapter Chapter 10 Next chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy Previous chapter CHAPTER 2. 7Carrying rods entwined with leaves,* beautiful branches and palms, they sang hymns of grateful praise to him who had successfully brought about the purification of his own place. Courtesy of Open Bible. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 2 Maccabees 10. 6The happy celebration lasted eight days, like the Festival of Shelters, and the people remembered how only a short time before, they had spent the Festival of Shelters wandering like wild animals in the mountains and living in caves. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. (T) 27And rising from their prayer they took up their arms and advanced a considerable distance from the city, and when they came near the enemy they halted. 16 Then they that were with Maccabeus made supplication, and besought God that he would be their helper; and so they ran with violence upon the strong holds of the Idumeans. 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