11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. 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. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. 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. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. Purification of the Temple. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Victory over Timothy. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. Today this celebration is called anukkah. They also set out the showbread. 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) 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. 17 And assaulting them strongly, they won the holds, and kept off all that fought upon the wall, and slew all that fell into their hands, and killed no fewer than twenty thousand. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 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. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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 . during his invasion of Cyprus. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. For 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. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 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. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. 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. 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. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 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. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. So 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 possible. 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, 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. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. * When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 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. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 29For as the master builder of a new house must be concerned with the whole construction, while the one who undertakes its painting and decoration has to consider only what is suitable for its adornment, such in my judgment is the case with us. 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. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. Purification of the Temple. 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. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. 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. 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. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 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. 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. 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. 30Two of them took the Maccabee between them, completely protecting him against harm with their own armor, and they shot arrows and thunderbolts into the ranks of their opponents. DRA Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. All rights 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. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). Used by permission. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. Start for FREE. 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. Courtesy of Open Bible. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. For less than $5/mo. 14Gorgias, who became governor of the region, maintained a mercenary army and waged constant war against the Jews. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. reserved worldwide. 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. (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. (A), 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. 6Some of those who followed him came up to mark the way, but could not find it. 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. 38 When this was done, they praised the Lord with psalms and thanksgiving, who had done so great things for Israel, and given them the victory. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 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. 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. 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. 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. (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 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. GNT Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Why is They accused him of abandoning Cyprus after Philometor had entrusted him with it, and of going back to Antiochus Epiphanes. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. 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. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. 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. 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. 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 2 Maccabees 10. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. 2 Maccabees 10:6-8 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition 6 And 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. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 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. 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. 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. 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). 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). 28At daybreak the two armies joined in battle. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. Used by permission. Purification of the Temple. 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. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. 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.. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. (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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. For less than $5/mo. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. Start FREE. 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. 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? (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. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. 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. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. Please double check that the chapter and verse are correct and that the book name is spelled correctly. 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. All rights reserved. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 2 Maccabees 10:2. 1(A)When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 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. 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. Abstract. 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. 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. 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. 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. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. For less than $5/mo. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). < Go Back Bible Commentaries. In contrast to the positions of these scholars, the primary purpose of this article is to demonstrate that . 34 And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. 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. 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. More Victories by Judas. Purification of the Temple. 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. Start FREE. 9It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon[a] offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. Used by permission. 2 Maccabees 10:4 a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . 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. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. For less than $5/mo. 4It was also in the writing that the prophet, having received an oracle, ordered that the tent and the ark should follow with him, and that he went out to the mountain where Moses had gone up and had seen the inheritance of God. 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. 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 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. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. 2 Maccabees 10:7 CEB So 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 possible. 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. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 2 Maccabees 10:1-2 (NRSV) 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. For less than $5/mo. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. The defeated nomads begged Judas to give pledges . Or the present passage is not in chronological order. 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. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. 35At dawn on the fifth day, twenty of Judas' men, burning with anger at these insults, bravely climbed the wall and with savage fury chopped down everyone they met. ). get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 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. The first expedition of Lysias. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. 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. 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. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. 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. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. 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. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. 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