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13 Whereupon being accused of the king's friends before Eupator, and called traitor at every word because he had left Cyprus, that Philometor had committed unto him, and departed to Antiochus Epiphanes, and seeing that he was in no honourable place, he was so discouraged, that he poisoned himself and died. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. All rights 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. 21When Judas heard what had happened, he called together the leaders of his troops and accused those men of selling their brothers by setting their enemies free to fight against them. 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. All rights reserved. 27When they had finished praying, they took up their weapons, went out a good distance from Jerusalem, and stopped for the night not far from the enemy. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 7When Jeremiah learned of it, he rebuked them and declared: The place shall be unknown until God gathers his people together again and shows his mercy. 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. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 16So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. Less than $5/mo! 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. 25 But when he drew near, they that were with Maccabeus turned themselves to pray unto God, and sprinkled earth upon their heads, and girded their loins with sackcloth. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. 28 Now the sun being newly risen, they joined both together; the one part having together with their virtue their refuge also unto the Lord for a pledge of their success and victory: the other side making their rage leader of their battle. reserved worldwide. Victory over Timothy. For less than $5/mo. 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. Please double check that the chapter and verse are correct and that the book name is spelled correctly. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. Accession of Antiochus V. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 12Ptolemy, called Macron,[c] 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. 21When Maccabeus was told what had happened, he assembled the rulers of the people and accused those men of having sold their kindred for money by setting their enemies free to fight against them. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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. 28As soon as dawn broke,[f] 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. 20 Now they that were with Simon, being led with covetousness, were persuaded for money through certain of those that were in the castle, and took seventy thousand drachms, and let some of them escape. (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. 5On the anniversary of the day on which the temple had been profaned by the foreigners, that is, the twenty-fifth of the same month Kislev, the purification of the temple took place. 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. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. For less than $5/mo. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). Sprinkling their heads with dust, wrapping themselves with mourning clothes, 26and falling down opposite the foundation of the altar, they begged God to be gracious to them, to be hostile to those hostile to them, and to be an opponent of their opponents, just as the Law promises. 4:26-35). 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. Victory over the Idumeans. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. Bible Summary (2 Maccabees) Written by Ken Searle in Bible Books Outline: Click Here By 323 B.C, the Greeks were the predominant world power. 2 Maccabees 1:10 "In the hundred fourscore and eighth year, the people that were at Jerusalem and in Judea, and the council, and Judas, sent greeting and health unto Aristobulus, king Ptolemeus' master, who was of the stock of the anointed priests, and to the Jews that were in Egypt:" King James Version (KJV) 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. Used by permission. GNT (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 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. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 4After they had done all this, they lay face down on the ground and prayed that the Lord would never again let such disasters strike them. 36As this destruction occurred, others also went up after them against those inside, set the towers on fire, stoked the flames, and burned the offenders alive. 10. CEB Gift & Award Black, Imitation Leather, CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible: Celebrate Wonder Edition, CEB Common English Bible Audio Edition with music - Luke and Acts - Unabridged Audiobook [Download], CEB Wesley Study Bible - Decotone Saddlebag Brown, CEB Common English Bible Catholic Edition (ePub) - eBook. 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! 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 2 Maccabees 10:1-2 (NRSV) Now Maccabeus and his followers, the Lord leading them on, recovered the temple and the city; 2 they tore down the altars that had been built in the public square by the foreigners, and also destroyed the sacred precincts. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 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. 24Now 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. For less than $5/mo. 17Attacking them vigorously, they gained possession of the places and drove back all who fought upon the wall and slaughtered those whom they encountered, killing no fewer than twenty thousand. 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. 7Carrying rods entwined with leaves,[b] beautiful branches and palms, they sang hymns of grateful praise to him who had successfully brought about the purification of his own place. 28Just as dawn was breaking, the two armies joined battle, the one having as pledge of success and victory not only their valor but also their reliance on the Lord, while the other made rage their leader in the fight. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. Victory over Timothy. The first expedition of Lysias. (C) 4When they had done this, they fell prostrate and implored the Lord that they might never again fall into such misfortunes but that, if they should ever sin, they might be disciplined by him with forbearance and not be handed over to blasphemous and barbarous nations. The one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. (E) 6They celebrated it for eight days with rejoicing, in the manner of the Festival of Booths,[a] remembering how not long before, during the Festival of Booths,[b] they had been wandering in the mountains and caves like wild animals. 11When he became king he appointed a man by the name of Lysias to be in charge of the affairs of state and to be chief governor of Greater Syria, 12replacing Ptolemy Macron, who had been the first governor to treat the Jews fairly. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Purification of the Temple. 19The story of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers, and the purification of the great temple, and the dedication of the altar, 20and further the wars against Antiochus Epiphanes and his son Eupator, 21and the appearances which came from heaven to those who strove zealously on behalf of Judaism, so that though few in number they seized the whole land and pursued the barbarian hordes, 22and recovered the temple famous throughout the world and freed the city and restored the laws that were about to be abolished, while the Lord with great kindness became gracious to them 23all this, which has been set forth by Jason of Cyrene in five volumes, we shall attempt to condense into a single book. The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 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. No commentary exists for this specific book, chapter, and verse. (F) 7Therefore, carrying ivy-wreathed wands and beautiful branches and also palm fronds, they offered hymns of thanksgiving to him who had given success to the purifying of his own holy place. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers well equipped to withstand a siege, 19Maccabeus left Simon and Joseph, and also Zacchaeus and his troops, a force sufficient to besiege them, and he himself set off for places where he was more urgently needed. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 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. 15At the same time the Idumeans, who held some strategic strongholds, were harassing the Jews; they welcomed fugitives from Jerusalem and endeavored to continue the war. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 1992 American Bible Society. 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. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 2 Maccabees 10:6-8 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition 6 And 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. 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. 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. 4It was also in the writing that the prophet, having received an oracle, ordered that the tent and the ark should follow with him, and that he went out to the mountain where Moses had gone up and had seen the inheritance of God. 36Similarly, others climbed up and swung around on the defenders; they put the towers to the torch, spread the fire and burned the blasphemers alive. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 5On the anniversary of the day on which the temple had been profaned by the foreigners, that is, the twenty-fifth of the same month Kislev, the purification of the temple took place. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. 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. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 (Original 1611 KJV Bible) >> This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 King James Version, the 'HE' Bible, for 2 Maccabees Chapter 10. 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. (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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 1 Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: 2 But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. 36Similarly, others climbed up and swung around on the defenders; they put the towers to the torch, spread the fire and burned the blasphemers alive. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. 2 Maccabees 10:15 describes the Idumeans' taking in those who were banished from Jerusalem, which suggests that the Jews occupied the city by this point. 2One finds in the records that Jeremiah the prophet ordered those who were being deported to take some of the fire, as has been told, 2and that the prophet after giving them the law instructed those who were being deported not to forget the commandments of the Lord, nor to be led astray in their thoughts upon seeing the gold and silver statues and their adornment. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. ). 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. (P) 21When word of what had happened came to Maccabeus, he gathered the leaders of the people and accused these men of having sold their kindred for money by setting their enemies free to fight against them. get to know the Bible better! 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 30Two of them took the Maccabee between them, completely protecting him against harm with their own armor, and they shot arrows and thunderbolts into the ranks of their opponents. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. Therefore bearing ivy-wreathed wands and beautiful branches and also fronds of palm, they offered hymns of thanksgiving to him who had given success to the purifying of his own holy place. And so, carrying wands entwined with ivy, and leafy branches and palm fronds, they offered hymns of thanksgiving to him whose guiding hand had enabled them to achieve the purification of his holy place. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. Many of the enemy were burned to death as the flames spread. 17 And assaulting them strongly, they won the holds, and kept off all that fought upon the wall, and slew all that fell into their hands, and killed no fewer than twenty thousand. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. 2 They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 18 And because certain, who were no less than nine thousand, were fled together into two very strong castles, having all manner of things convenient to sustain the siege. 35At dawn on the fifth day, twenty of Judas' men, burning with anger at these insults, bravely climbed the wall and with savage fury chopped down everyone they met. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. Why is Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? Douay-Rheims Bible, Genuine Leather, Burgundy, The Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version, Paperbound, Douay-Rheims Pocket-Size Bible, Genuine Leather, White, Douay-Rheims Bible, Genuine Leather, Black. 5On the anniversary of the day on which the temple had been profaned by the foreigners, that is, the twenty-fifth of the same month Kislev, the purification of the temple took place. 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. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 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. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. 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. 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. (S) 26Falling upon the steps before the altar, they implored him to be gracious to them and to be an enemy to their enemies and an adversary to their adversaries, as the law declares. The first expedition of Lysias took place before the death of Antiochus Epiphanes (1 Macc. 2 Maccabees 10:2. 2 Maccabees 10 KJV - Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: 2 Maccabees 10 1 Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: 2 But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 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