2 Maccabees 10:2. For less than $5/mo. 10 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. Victory over the Idumeans. * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. 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. 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. 24Timothy, who was defeated by the Jews earlier, assembled a large number of foreign troops and brought many horses from Asia. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. Yah willing, new chapters/books will be uploaded daily #Bible #Apocryp. 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. They also set out the showbread. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. They also set out the showbread. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 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. 2 Maccabees 10:4 You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. (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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. 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. 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. 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. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. For less than $5/mo. 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. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 1 Now Maccabeus and his followers, the Lord leading them on, recovered the temple and the city; 2 and they tore down the altars which had been built in the public square by the foreigners, and also destroyed the sacred precincts. Victory over the Idumeans. ). 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. a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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 gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. (M) 15Besides this, the Idumeans, who had control of important strongholds, were harassing the Jews; they received those who were banished from Jerusalem and endeavored to keep up the war. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. (D) 5It happened that on the same day on which the sanctuary had been profaned by the foreigners, the purification of the sanctuary took place, that is, on the twenty-fifth day of the same month, which was Chislev. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 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 28At daybreak the two armies joined in battle. 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. The first expedition of Lysias. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. 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. 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. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 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. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 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. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. 18When no fewer than nine thousand fled into two towers well equipped for a siege, 19the Maccabee departed to other places that needed his urgent attention, leaving Simon, Joseph, and Zacchaeus with a sufficient force for the siege of these towers. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Judas purifying 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. For less than $5/mo. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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. 2 Maccabees 10. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 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. 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. Common English Bible (CEB). For we have hope in God that he will soon have mercy upon us and will gather us from everywhere under heaven into his holy place, for he has rescued us from great evils and has purified the place. 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. 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately captured the two towers. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. 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. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Purification of the Temple. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. (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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. * 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. (O) 20But those with Simon, who were money-hungry, were bribed by some of those who were in the towers and on receiving seventy thousand drachmas let some of them slip away. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. 16So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. The defeated nomads begged Judas to give pledges . 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 4:52; 1:54-59). Today this celebration is called anukkah. 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. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. Victory over Timothy. (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. 10 a When the Jews had gone about a mile from there * in the march against Timothy, they were attacked by Arabians numbering at least five thousand foot soldiers and five hundred cavalry. 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. 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. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 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. ). 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. 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.. 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. 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. 28At dawn, each side attacked. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 4 When that was done, they fell flat down, and besought the Lord that they might come no more into such troubles; but if they sinned any more against him, that he himself would chasten them with mercy, and that they might not be delivered unto the blasphemous and barbarous nations. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. (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. 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. 14Gorgias, who became governor of the region, maintained a mercenary army and waged constant war against the Jews. 24Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews,* 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 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. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 2 Maccabees 10:3. Why is 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. 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. 24 Now Timotheus, whom the Jews had overcome before, when he had gathered a great multitude of foreign forces, and horses out of Asia not a few, came as though he would take Jewry by force of arms. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 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. No commentary exists for this specific book, chapter, and verse. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found. 29(D)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. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. DRA Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. Carrying 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. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. 8 They ordained also by a common statute and decree, That every year those days should be kept of the whole nation of the Jews. 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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. 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. 1 a 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. 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. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. reserved worldwide. 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. 20But some of those in Simons force who were lovers of money let themselves be bribed by some of those in the towers; on receiving seventy thousand drachmas, they allowed a number of them to escape. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 38 When this was done, they praised the Lord with psalms and thanksgiving, who had done so great things for Israel, and given them the victory. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. 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. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. (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. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. 11 So when he was come to the crown, he set one Lysias over the affairs of his realm, and appointed him his chief governor of Celosyria and Phenice. 17It is God who has saved all his people, and has returned the inheritance to all, and the kingship and priesthood and consecration, 18as he promised through the law. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 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