14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 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. 9It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon[a] offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. < Go Back Bible Commentaries. 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 the King's Friends went to Eupator and accused Macron of treachery, because he had abandoned the island of Cyprus, which King Philometor of Egypt had placed under his command, and had gone over to Antiochus Epiphanes. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 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. Less than $5/mo! 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. The first expedition of Lysias. (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. CEB Gift & Award Black, Imitation Leather, CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible: Celebrate Wonder Edition, CEB Common English Bible Audio Edition with music - Luke and Acts - Unabridged Audiobook [Download], CEB Wesley Study Bible - Decotone Saddlebag Brown, CEB Common English Bible Catholic Edition (ePub) - eBook. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 3After purifying the temple, they 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. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Why is 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. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 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. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 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. Judas purifying the Temple. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 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. 14Gorgias, who became governor of the region, maintained a mercenary army and waged constant war against the Jews. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. during his invasion of Cyprus. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 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. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. 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. (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. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. Abstract. 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. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10:1-8 relates the triumphant recovery and dedication of the Temple after the defilement of the pagans and apostate Jews who had gone over to Hellenism. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 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. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. Many of the enemy were burned to death as the flames spread. 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. CHAPTER 2. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. 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. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 2 Maccabees 10. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. Will you therefore please keep the days? 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 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. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called 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. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. reserved worldwide. 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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. 2 Maccabees 10:2. 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. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. 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. 4:52; 1:54-59). (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). 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. 10Just as Moses prayed to the Lord, and fire came down from heaven and devoured the sacrifices, so also Solomon prayed, and the fire came down and consumed the whole burnt offerings. 2 Maccabees 10:4 For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. 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. 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. Purification of the Temple. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. 3They cleansed the temple and made another altar. 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 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. 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 was defeated by the Jews earlier, assembled a large number of foreign troops and brought many horses from Asia. 16So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. 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. They also set out the showbread. 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. 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. (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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 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 Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. 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. 36Similarly, others climbed up and swung around on the defenders; they put the towers to the torch, spread the fire and burned the blasphemers alive. 2 They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 29(D)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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. Used by permission. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. 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. 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. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. Purification of the Temple. 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. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). 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. 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. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. Revised Standard Version (RSV). For less than $5/mo. 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 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 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. For less than $5/mo. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. (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. 10Now Maccabeus and his followers, the Lord leading them on, recovered the temple and the city;(A) 2they tore down the altars that had been built in the public square by the foreigners and also destroyed the sacred precincts. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. For less than $5/mo. (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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 28At dawn, each side attacked. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! (H), 10Now we will tell what took place under Antiochus Eupator, who was the son of that ungodly man, and will give a brief summary of the principal calamities of the wars. 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. 19The story of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers, and the purification of the great temple, and the dedication of the altar, 20and further the wars against Antiochus Epiphanes and his son Eupator, 21and the appearances which came from heaven to those who strove zealously on behalf of Judaism, so that though few in number they seized the whole land and pursued the barbarian hordes, 22and recovered the temple famous throughout the world and freed the city and restored the laws that were about to be abolished, while the Lord with great kindness became gracious to them 23all this, which has been set forth by Jason of Cyrene in five volumes, we shall attempt to condense into a single book. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 6The happy celebration lasted eight days, like the Festival of Shelters, and the people remembered how only a short time before, they had spent the Festival of Shelters wandering like wild animals in the mountains and living in caves. 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. 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. Start FREE. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. 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. 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. 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