You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. New International Version (NIV). 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. They also set out the showbread. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. For less than $5/mo. 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. 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. When Judas and his followers reach the Temple, they "recover the Temple and the city." 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 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. 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. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. 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. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 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. 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. 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. Purification of the Temple. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 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. 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 (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. 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. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 4:52; 1:54-59). reserved worldwide. 10 a When the Jews had gone about a mile from there * in the march against Timothy, they were attacked by Arabians numbering at least five thousand foot soldiers and five hundred cavalry. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. GNT 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 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. 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. (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). In Daniel 9:4-19, Daniel pleads with God for mercy and forgiveness, and in 2 Maccabees 7:37-38, the Jews offer up prayers and supplication to God for mercy. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. 24 Now Timotheus, whom the Jews had overcome before, when he had gathered a great multitude of foreign forces, and horses out of Asia not a few, came as though he would take Jewry by force of arms. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Abstract. 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. 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. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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.. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. (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. CHAPTER 2. 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. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . (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. Judas purifying the Temple. ), RSV Didache Bible with Commentaries Based on the RC Cathechism, RSV Catholic Bible, Edition 2, Bonded Leather, Burgundy, RSV New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, Expanded Edition, hardcover, RSV Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament 2nd Edition, Leatherbound. No commentary exists for this specific book, chapter, and verse. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. [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. DRA Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. 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. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. 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. 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. Less than $5/mo! (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. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) 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. Common English Bible (CEB). 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 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. 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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. ). 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately captured the two towers. 2 Maccabees 10:2. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Thrown into confusion by blindness, the enemy then ran off in different directions, filled with terror. Or the present passage is not in chronological order. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 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. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 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. 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. 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. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. For less than $5/mo. (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). For less than $5/mo. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. 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. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 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. 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. 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. 16So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. 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. 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. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. ). If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 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. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). 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. 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. 2 Maccabees 10. (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. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. Yah willing, new chapters/books will be uploaded daily #Bible #Apocryp. 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. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. Victory over Timothy. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. 14When Gorgias became governor of the region, he maintained a force of mercenaries and at every turn kept attacking the Jews. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,[a] burned incense, and lighted lamps. 5And Jeremiah came and found a cave, and he brought there the tent and the ark and the altar of incense, and he sealed up the entrance. 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. Victory over Timothy. 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. 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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of 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. 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. 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. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. 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. In Daniel 6:10, Daniel trusts God to deliver him from the . 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. Victory over Timothy. 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. They accused him of abandoning Cyprus after Philometor had entrusted him with it, and of going back to Antiochus Epiphanes. 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. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 14Gorgias, who became governor of the region, maintained a mercenary army and waged constant war against the Jews. 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 . 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 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. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. 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. 1a When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 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 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. 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. 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. Start FREE. 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. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Start FREE. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 1992 American Bible Society. 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. 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. 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. (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. (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. 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. 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. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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