(B) 3They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered sacrifices, after a lapse of two years, and they offered incense and lighted lamps and set out the bread of the Presence. 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. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) Used by permission. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. 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. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. (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. 14When Gorgias became governor of the region, he maintained a force of mercenaries and at every turn kept attacking the Jews. The Jewish forces depended upon both their bravery and their trust in the Lord for victory, while the enemy relied only on their ability to fight fiercely. 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. 4:52; 1:54-59). 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. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. For less than $5/mo. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,[a] burned incense, and lighted lamps. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. 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. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). 10 And as when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the sacrifices: even so prayed Solomon also, and the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offerings. 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. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. Less than $5/mo! Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 29When the battle became fierce, there appeared to the enemy from heaven five resplendent men on horses with golden bridles, and they were leading the Jews. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. However, to secure the gratitude of many we will gladly endure the uncomfortable toil, 28leaving the responsibility for exact details to the compiler, while devoting our effort to arriving at the outlines of the condensation. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). 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 . * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. (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. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. 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. 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. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. (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. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. 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. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 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. 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. 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. Courtesy of Open Bible. 33Judas and his men besieged the fort for four days with great enthusiasm, 34but those inside trusted to the security of their positions and shouted all sorts of terrible insults against the Jews and their God. 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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 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. 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. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 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.. (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. ), 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. 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. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. (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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 31Twenty thousand five hundred were slaughtered, besides six hundred cavalry. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. 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. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e Purification of the Temple. (B) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God.(C). You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. Victory over the Idumeans. 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. (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. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. 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. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. 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. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 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. 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. (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. Today this celebration is called anukkah. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. Judas purifying the Temple. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 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. Start FREE. 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. For less than $5/mo. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. 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. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 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. For less than $5/mo. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 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. 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. 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. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. Used by permission. All rights 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. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. 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. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. ). 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. 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. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. In Daniel 6:10, Daniel trusts God to deliver him from the . (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 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. (A), 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. 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. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 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. They also set out the showbread. 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. 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately captured the two towers. 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 2 Maccabees 10. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. ), RSV Didache Bible with Commentaries Based on the RC Cathechism, RSV Catholic Bible, Edition 2, Bonded Leather, Burgundy, RSV New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, Expanded Edition, hardcover, RSV Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament 2nd Edition, Leatherbound. Start FREE. 6Some of those who followed him came up to mark the way, but could not find it. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. May God bless you! 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 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. CHAPTER 2. They accused him of abandoning Cyprus after Philometor had entrusted him with it, and of going back to Antiochus Epiphanes. 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