Judas purifying the Temple. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. Courtesy of Open Bible. 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. 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. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed[g] him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. (M) 15Besides this, the Idumeans, who had control of important strongholds, were harassing the Jews; they received those who were banished from Jerusalem and endeavored to keep up the war. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. [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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 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. Douay-Rheims Bible, Genuine Leather, Burgundy, The Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version, Paperbound, Douay-Rheims Pocket-Size Bible, Genuine Leather, White, Douay-Rheims Bible, Genuine Leather, Black. 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. 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. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 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. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. For less than $5/mo. 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) 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 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. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 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. 1992 American Bible Society. 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. 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. 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If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 NRSA 2 Maccabees 10 1 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. 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 12Ptolemy, called Macron, took the lead in showing justice to the Jews because of the wrongs done to them, and he tried to handle matters concerning them peacefully. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 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. (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. Victory over the Idumeans. For less than $5/mo. 6Some of those who followed him came up to mark the way, but could not find it. GNT 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. 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. (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. Common English Bible (CEB). Many of the enemy were burned to death as the flames spread. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. When Judas and his followers reach the Temple, they "recover the Temple and the city." * The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. They also set out the showbread. 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. 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. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers well equipped to withstand a siege, 19Maccabeus left Simon and Joseph, and also Zacchaeus and his troops, a force sufficient to besiege them, and he himself set off for places where he was more urgently needed. ), 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. 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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. Almanac is a complete calendar and lectionary according to the calendar of the Church of England for both Common Worship and the Book of Common Prayer.. 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. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. reserved worldwide. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. Accession of Antiochus V. (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. 7 Therefore they bare branches, and fair boughs, and palms also, and sang psalms unto him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 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. 2 Maccabees 10. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 28At dawn, each side attacked. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. The one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. 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. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. 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. May God bless you! He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. 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. 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. 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. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. Used by permission. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 26Lying prostrate at the foot of the altar, they begged him to be gracious to them, and to be an enemy to their enemies, and a foe to their foes, as the law declares.c 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 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. 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. 16So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. (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. 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. 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. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. 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. 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. The first expedition of Lysias took place before the death of Antiochus Epiphanes (1 Macc. 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. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. (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. 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. 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. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. 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. 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