Common English Bible (CEB). Victory over Timothy. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 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. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. Start FREE. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. [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. 19 Maccabeus left Simon and Joseph, and Zaccheus also, and them that were with him, who were enough to besiege them, and departed himself unto those places which more needed his help. 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. 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. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. (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. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 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. 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. 36As this destruction occurred, others also went up after them against those inside, set the towers on fire, stoked the flames, and burned the offenders alive. Victory over Timothy. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. They also set out the showbread. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. Judas purifying the Temple. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 1Mc 9:5052; 13:53). 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. They drew near to their enemies and then halted. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. 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. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 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. The Temple Is Cleansed. 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. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. 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. (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. ). (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. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 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. Gazara, v. 32 (Gezer), was not captured by the Jews until much later (cf. Used by permission. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 12Ptolemy, called Macron,* had taken the lead in treating the Jews fairly because of the previous injustice that had been done them, and he endeavored to have peaceful relations with them. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 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. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. 30It is the duty of the original historian to occupy the ground and to discuss matters from every side and to take trouble with details, 31but the one who recasts the narrative should be allowed to strive for brevity of expression and to forego exhaustive treatment. 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. 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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. Therefore, carrying ivy-wreathed wands and beautiful branches and also palm fronds, they offered hymns of thanksgiving to him who had given success to the purifying of his own holy place. 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. 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. 7But 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. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? Yah willing, new chapters/books will be uploaded daily #Bible #Apocryp. 10(B)Now we will tell about Antiochus Eupator, the son of this godless man, and give a summary of the evil effects of his wars. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 28Just as dawn was breaking, the two armies joined battle, the one having as pledge of success and victory not only their valor but also their reliance on the Lord, while the other made rage their leader in the fight. reserved worldwide. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. Many of the enemy were burned to death as the flames spread. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed[g] him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 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. 9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 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 . 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 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. 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 . 6The happy celebration lasted eight days, like the Festival of Shelters, and the people remembered how only a short time before, they had spent the Festival of Shelters wandering like wild animals in the mountains and living in caves. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. 24Now Timothy, who had been defeated by the Jews before, gathered a tremendous force of mercenaries and collected the cavalry from Asia in no small number. For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. (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. Please double check that the chapter and verse are correct and that the book name is spelled correctly. 7 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. 28At daybreak the two armies joined in battle. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. 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. 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. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Good News Translation (GNT). 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. 14When Gorgias became governor of the region, he maintained a force of mercenaries and at every turn kept attacking the Jews. For less than $5/mo. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. Purification of the Temple. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. 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. 1992 American Bible Society. 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. DRA Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. 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. 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. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. 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. 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. 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. (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. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. For less than $5/mo. 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. 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. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. 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. 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