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. 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. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. (F) 7Therefore, 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. Victory over the Idumeans. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. 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. Purification of the Temple. 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 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. For less than $5/mo. 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. CHAPTER 2. 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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 35As the fifth day began, twenty of the young men among the Maccabees followers burned with anger because of the verbal insults, and they bravely attacked the wall. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 7When Jeremiah learned of it, he rebuked them and declared: The place shall be unknown until God gathers his people together again and shows his mercy. 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. 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. 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. 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. (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). 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. All rights The Temple Is Cleansed. All rights 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. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. 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. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 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. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,[a] burned incense, and lighted lamps. 10. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 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. reserved worldwide. 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. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. 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. 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. They also set out the showbread. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. 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. 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. 35 Nevertheless upon the fifth day early twenty young men of Maccabeus' company, inflamed with anger because of the blasphemies, assaulted the wall manly, and with a fierce courage killed all that they met withal. 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. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. 9It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon[a] offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. Gazara, v. 32 (Gezer), was not captured by the Jews until much later (cf. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. When Judas and his followers reach the Temple, they "recover the Temple and the city." 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. Victory over the Idumeans. All rights reserved. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. Good News Translation (GNT). 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. 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. 9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. 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. 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. 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 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. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. reserved worldwide. Therefore, the account of the repossession and rededication of Jerusalem and the temple must have come earlier in 2 Maccabees. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 2 Maccabees 10:8 Context. 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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. Purification of the Temple. 29 But when the battle waxed strong, there appeared unto the enemies from heaven five comely men upon horses, with bridles of gold, and two of them led the Jews. 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. ). 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. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. 12Ptolemy, called Macron,[c] had taken the lead in treating the Jews fairly because of the previous injustice that had been done them, and he endeavored to have peaceful relations with them. 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. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. (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. 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.. 36 Others likewise ascending after them, whiles they were busied with them that were within, burnt the towers, and kindling fires burnt the blasphemers alive; and others broke open the gates, and, having received in the rest of the army, took the city. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. For less than $5/mo. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. For less than $5/mo. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. Select from the tabs above to view it online or to download or link it to your calendar on phone, tablet or computer. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 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. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. Purification of the Temple. 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. Start FREE. 16The Maccabee and his followers were praying and calling on God to help them. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. Start FREE. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. For less than $5/mo. The first expedition of Lysias. 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. 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. The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. Used by permission. 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. 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. They accused him of abandoning Cyprus after Philometor had entrusted him with it, and of going back to Antiochus Epiphanes. 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. 28At dawn, each side attacked. 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. Victory over Timothy. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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. * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. (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). 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. 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. 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. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. Used by permission. 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. 4After they had done these things, they bowed to the ground and pleaded with the Lord that they would not experience such misfortunes again, but if they should ever sin, they would be disciplined by him with fairness and not turned over to slanderous and barbaric nations. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 3They cleansed the temple and made another altar. 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. 10 Now will we declare the acts of Antiochus Eupator, who was the son of this wicked man, gathering briefly the calamities of the wars. 14In the same way Judas also collected all the books that had been lost on account of the war which had come upon us, and they are in our possession. 5They rededicated the Temple on the twenty-fifth day of the month of Kislev, the same day of the same month on which the Temple had been desecrated by the Gentiles. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. For less than $5/mo. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. (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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. Or the present passage is not in chronological order. 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. 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. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. GNT 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. Less than $5/mo! 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 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. 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 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.. 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. 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. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. (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. 1Mc 9:5052; 13:53). In Daniel 6:10, Daniel trusts God to deliver him from the . get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Why is Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 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. 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! ), 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. 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