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. All rights 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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. Purification of the Temple. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 3 They cleansed the temple and made another altar. 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. 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. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. 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. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 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. 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately captured the two towers. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. (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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Purification of the Temple. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 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. 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. (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. 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 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. < Go Back Bible Commentaries. (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. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 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. 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. 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. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. The defeated nomads begged Judas to give pledges . Purification of the Temple. 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. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. Abstract. (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. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. (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. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 2 Maccabees, CHAPTER 10 | USCCB Help Now Search Daily Readings Daily Readings Calendar Find a Parish Report Abuse About USCCB Prayer & Worship Bible Issues & Action News Resources 2 Maccabees Previous chapter Chapter 10 Next chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy Previous chapter 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? Or the present passage is not in chronological order. 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 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 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. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 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. 2 Maccabees 1:10 "In the hundred fourscore and eighth year, the people that were at Jerusalem and in Judea, and the council, and Judas, sent greeting and health unto Aristobulus, king Ptolemeus' master, who was of the stock of the anointed priests, and to the Jews that were in Egypt:" King James Version (KJV) 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. Purification of the Temple. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. 2 Maccabees 10:3. (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 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. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. Victory over the Idumeans. (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. 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. * get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . 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. 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. GNT 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. Common English Bible (CEB). Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. 3They purified the Temple and built a new 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. 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. 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. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 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. 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 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. 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. 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 34 And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words. 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, Used by permission. 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. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 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. reserved worldwide. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 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. 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. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. during his invasion of Cyprus. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 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. 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. 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. The first expedition of Lysias. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. Many commentators agree on two points about the development of 2 Maccabees: (1) the letters in 1:1-2:18 were not written by the author of the rest of the history, and (2) the account of the rededication of the temple in 10:1-8 has been relocated or inserted into the text. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. 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. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 2 One finds in the records that Jeremiah the prophet ordered those who were being deported to take some of the fire, as has been told, 2 and 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 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. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. For less than $5/mo. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 17Attacking them vigorously, they gained possession of the places and drove back all who fought upon the wall and slaughtered those whom they encountered, killing no fewer than twenty thousand. 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. 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. 1Mc 9:5052; 13:53). For less than $5/mo. 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. 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 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. 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. ). 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. 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. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 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. ). 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. 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. 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. 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. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 2 Maccabees 10. 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