23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. during his invasion of Cyprus. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 27 So after the prayer they took their weapons, and went on further from the city: and when they drew near to their enemies, they kept by themselves. 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. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 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. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. 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. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 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. 35 Nevertheless upon the fifth day early twenty young men of Maccabeus' company, inflamed with anger because of the blasphemies, assaulted the wall manly, and with a fierce courage killed all that they met withal. 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. (1 Maccabees 4.36-41) 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. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 1 In the records it will be found that Jeremiah the prophet ordered the deportees to take some of the fire with them as indicated, 2 and that the prophet, in giving them the law, directed the deportees not to forget the commandments of the Lord or be led astray in their thoughts, when seeing the gold and silver idols and their adornments. 6The Jews celebrated joyfully for eight days as on the feast of Booths, remembering how, a little while before, they had spent the feast of Booths living like wild animals in the mountains and in caves. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. 4:52; 1:54-59). 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. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. CHAPTER 2. Then they struck flints to make fire and they offered up sacrifices after a lapse of two years, and they prepared incense, lamps, and the sacred loaves. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. In contrast to the positions of these scholars, the primary purpose of this article is to demonstrate that . ). 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. 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. 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. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found. (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. In Longman's chapter on Daniel, he mentions the importance of faith and trust in God, which is also a common theme in both works. 1a When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. 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. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 24For considering the flood of numbers involved and the difficulty there is for those who wish to enter upon the narratives of history because of the mass of material, 25we have aimed to please those who wish to read, to make it easy for those who are inclined to memorize, and to profit all readers. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Purification of the Temple. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. 29d In the midst of the fierce battle, there appeared to the enemy five majestic men from the heavens riding on golden-bridled horses, leading the Jews. They also set out the showbread. 2 Maccabees 10:3. 12 For Ptolemeus, that was called Macron, choosing rather to do justice unto the Jews for the wrong that had been done unto them, endeavoured to continue peace with them. 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. For less than $5/mo. Good News Translation (GNT). 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. 35But at dawn of the fifth day, twenty young men in the army of Maccabeus, fired with anger because of the blasphemies, bravely stormed the wall and with savage fury cut down everyone they met. 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. 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. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. Judas purifying the Temple. Therefore, carrying 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. 29d In the midst of the fierce battle, there appeared to the enemy five majestic men from the heavens riding on golden-bridled horses, leading the Jews. 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 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 Used by permission. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. 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. 9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 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. 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. 1(A)When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. (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. 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. 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. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. Many of the enemy were burned to death as the flames spread. May God bless you! * As an assurance of success and victory, the Jews had their courage and their trust in the Lord, but the Greeks made rage the driving force of their struggles. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 1992 American Bible Society. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). (I) 11This man, when he succeeded to the kingdom, appointed one Lysias to have charge of the government and Protarchos to be governor of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 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. 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. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 10Just as Moses prayed to the Lord, and fire came down from heaven and devoured the sacrifices, so also Solomon prayed, and the fire came down and consumed the whole burnt offerings. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 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. 1 When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lord's leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, 2 they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 21 But when it was told Maccabeus what was done, he called the governors of the people together, and accused those men, that they had sold their brethren for money, and set their enemies free to fight against 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. 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. They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 6The Jews celebrated joyfully for eight days as on the feast of Booths, remembering how, a little while before, they had spent the feast of Booths living like wild animals in the mountains and in caves. < Go Back Bible Commentaries. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 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. 1 Maccabees, also known as the First Book of Maccabees, First Maccabees, and abbreviated as 1 Macc., is a deuterocanonical book which details the history of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire as well as the founding and earliest history of the independent Hasmonean kingdom.It describes the promulgation of decrees forbidding traditional Jewish practices by King Antiochus IV . (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. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack 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. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. On the troubles caused by Jason and his revolt against the kingdom, i.e., the rule of the legitimate high priest, see 2 Mc 4:7-22. 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. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 32At this point therefore let us begin our narrative, adding only so much to what has already been said; for it is foolish to lengthen the preface while cutting short the history itself. 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