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18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, 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. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. 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. (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. 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. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. 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. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 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. 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. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 1992 American Bible Society. 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. 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. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. 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. They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 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. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) 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. (N) 16But Maccabeus and his forces, after making solemn supplication and imploring God to fight on their side, rushed to the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. 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. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. (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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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. 6And 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. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. Abstract. 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(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. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. (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. 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. 9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. When Judas and his followers reach the Temple, they "recover the Temple and the city." 28At dawn, each side attacked. 11When he became king he appointed a man by the name of Lysias to be in charge of the affairs of state and to be chief governor of Greater Syria, 12replacing Ptolemy Macron, who had been the first governor to treat the Jews fairly. 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. 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 one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 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. 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. Used by permission. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. 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. 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. The Temple Is Cleansed. 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. 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. 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. 2 Maccabees 10:8 Context. 14When Gorgias became governor of the region, he maintained a force of mercenaries and at every turn kept attacking the Jews. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 24For considering the flood of numbers involved and the difficulty there is for those who wish to enter upon the narratives of history because of the mass of material, 25we have aimed to please those who wish to read, to make it easy for those who are inclined to memorize, and to profit all readers. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. 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. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. ). 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. Courtesy of Open Bible. 8 Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 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. 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. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. 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. They drew near to their enemies and then halted. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 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. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 12 For Ptolemeus, that was called Macron, choosing rather to do justice unto the Jews for the wrong that had been done unto them, endeavoured to continue peace with them. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. 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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. (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. 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. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 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. 38When it was over, the Jews celebrated by singing hymns and songs of thanksgiving to the Lord, who had shown them great kindness and had given them victory. 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. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 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. 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. < Go Back Bible Commentaries. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 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. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). 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. 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. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. 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. 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. ), 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 36During the distraction, others came up in the same way, wheeled around against the defenders, and set fire to the towers; they kindled fires and burned the blasphemers alive. 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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. All rights 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. New International Version (NIV). A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 2 Maccabees 10:4 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. 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. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. They also set out the showbread. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. * [10:3] Two years: three years according to 1Mc 1:54 and 4:52. 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. 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. 24Timothy, who had been defeated by the Jews once before, had gathered a large number of cavalry from Asia and a tremendous force of mercenary troops and was now advancing to take Judea by armed attack. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 1Mc 9:5052; 13:53). 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. Purification of the Temple. Start FREE. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. 27When they had finished praying, they took up their weapons, went out a good distance from Jerusalem, and stopped for the night not far from the enemy. 23 And having good success with his weapons in all things he took in hand, he slew in the two holds more than twenty thousand. 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. 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