New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found. 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. 3 They purified the sanctuary, and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered reserved worldwide. 28At dawn, each side attacked. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. 2 Maccabees - Chapter 10 Catholic Online Bible 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 1 Maccabaeus and his companions, under the Lord's guidance, restored the Temple and the city, 2 and pulled down the altars erected by the foreigners in the market place, as well as the shrines. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 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. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 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. 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. The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. (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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Start FREE. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. (X) 38When they had accomplished these things, with hymns and thanksgivings they blessed the Lord, who shows great kindness to Israel and gives them the victory.(Y). 2 Maccabees 10:4 For less than $5/mo. Victory over the Idumeans. 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. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. 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 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. Many of the enemy were burned to death as the flames spread. 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. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 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. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? (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. Victory over the Idumeans. 17After mounting a vigorous attack, they gained control of all the sites and held off those fighting on the wall. Purification of the Temple. 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. 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. 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. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. [a] 6They celebrated eight days with cheer in a manner like the Festival of Booths, remembering how during the previous Festival of Booths they had been roaming about in mountains and caverns like animals. Victory over Timothy. 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. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 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. 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. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). 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. 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. The one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. In Daniel 6:10, Daniel trusts God to deliver him from the . 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. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. (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 answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. reserved worldwide. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? 19Judas had to go on to some other places in the country, where he was more urgently needed, but he left behind Simon and Joseph, together with Zacchaeus and his men. 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. 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. Yah willing, new chapters/books will be uploaded daily #Bible #Apocryp. 2 Maccabees 10:3. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). [d] 14(B)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! Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 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. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 4:26-35). 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. Purification of the Temple. 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. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 30 And took Maccabeus betwixt them, and covered him on every side weapons, and kept him safe, but shot arrows and lightnings against the enemies: so that being confounded with blindness, and full of trouble, they were killed. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. Good News Translation (GNT). 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. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 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. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. May God bless you! If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 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. They also set out the showbread. 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. 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. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 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.. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. 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. 21When the Maccabee found out what happened, he gathered the leaders of the people and accused them of selling their brothers for silver by setting free the enemy. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 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. 24 Now Timothy, who had been defeated by the Jews before, gathered a tremendous force of mercenaries and collected the cavalry from Asia in no small number. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. 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. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. (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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. 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. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. Why is 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. Common English Bible (CEB). Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,[a] burned incense, and lighted lamps. 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. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. 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. They also set out the showbread. 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. 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. 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. (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. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. 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. 16So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. Thrown into confusion by blindness, the enemy then ran off in different directions, filled with terror. In contrast to the positions of these scholars, the primary purpose of this article is to demonstrate that . Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. (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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. Purification of the Temple. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 26For us who have undertaken the toil of abbreviating, it is no light matter but calls for sweat and loss of sleep, 27just as it is not easy for one who prepares a banquet and seeks the benefit of others. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 17Attacking vigorously, they gained control of the places, drove back all who were fighting on the walls, and cut down those who opposed them, killing no fewer than twenty thousand. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. Purification of the Temple. 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