All rights reserved. Victory over the Idumeans. 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. 7Carrying rods entwined with leaves,[b] beautiful branches and palms, they sang hymns of grateful praise to him who had successfully brought about the purification of his own place. For less than $5/mo. 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. (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. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed 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. Victory over the Idumeans. They also set out the showbread. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. (T) 27And rising from their prayer they took up their arms and advanced a considerable distance from the city, and when they came near the enemy they halted. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 3 They cleansed the temple and made another altar. 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. They also set out the showbread. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. Judas purifying the Temple. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. 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. 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. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. 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. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. Will you therefore please keep the days? Good News Translation (GNT). Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). 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. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 9It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon[a] offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. All rights reserved. 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. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. reserved worldwide. 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. 4:26-35). 10Now we shall relate what happened under Antiochus Eupator, the son of that godless man, and shall give a summary of the chief evils caused by the wars. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 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. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 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 They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. Abstract. 36During the distraction, others came up in the same way, wheeled around against the defenders, and set fire to the towers; they kindled fires and burned the blasphemers alive. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . 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. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. Victory over Timothy. Or the present passage is not in chronological order. 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18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 (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). 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. 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. 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. 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. The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 17After mounting a vigorous attack, they gained control of all the sites and held off those fighting on the wall. More Victories by Judas. 16 Then they that were with Maccabeus made supplication, and besought God that he would be their helper; and so they ran with violence upon the strong holds of the Idumeans. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of them, and offered a sacrifice after two years, and set forth incense, and lights, and shewbread. Many of the enemy were burned to death as the flames spread. (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. 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. In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found. All rights
23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. (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. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. 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. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. Thrown into confusion by blindness, the enemy then ran off in different directions, filled with terror. The first expedition of Lysias. 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. 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.. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. 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. 28At dawn, each side attacked. 2 Maccabees - Chapter 10 Catholic Online Bible 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 1 Maccabaeus and his companions, under the Lord's guidance, restored the Temple and the city, 2 and pulled down the altars erected by the foreigners in the market place, as well as the shrines. 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. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 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. 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. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition)
). 13 Whereupon being accused of the king's friends before Eupator, and called traitor at every word because he had left Cyprus, that Philometor had committed unto him, and departed to Antiochus Epiphanes, and seeing that he was in no honourable place, he was so discouraged, that he poisoned himself and died. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 4:52; 1:54-59). [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. They also set out the showbread. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. The defeated nomads begged Judas to give pledges . 10. 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. 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. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 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