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. For less than $5/mo. 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. 1992 American Bible Society. reserved worldwide. For less than $5/mo. All rights reserved. For less than $5/mo. 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. Victory over Timothy. 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 Chapter 10 (Original 1611 KJV Bible) >> This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 King James Version, the 'HE' Bible, for 2 Maccabees Chapter 10. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. (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. 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. The enemy forces then became so confused and bewildered that they broke ranks, and the Jews cut them to pieces, 31slaughtering 20,500 infantry and 600 cavalry. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. New International Version (NIV). 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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? 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. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 1a When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Purification of the Temple. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. 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. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. reserved worldwide. Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. Accession of Antiochus V. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. Common English Bible (CEB). Victory over the Idumeans. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Judas purifying the Temple. GNT He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 17Attacking vigorously, they gained control of the places, drove back all who were fighting on the walls, and cut down those who opposed them, killing no fewer than twenty thousand. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 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. All rights 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. 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. 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. 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. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. Therefore bearing 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. Accession of Antiochus V. 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. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. The Temple Is Cleansed. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 2 Maccabees 10:3. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 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.. 1 In the records it will be found that Jeremiah the prophet ordered the deportees to take some of the fire with them as indicated, 2 and that the prophet, in giving them the law, directed the deportees not to forget the commandments of the Lord or be led astray in their thoughts, when seeing the gold and silver idols and their adornments. 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. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 16The Maccabee and his followers were praying and calling on God to help them. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. 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. 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 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. ), 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. 2 Maccabees 10:15 describes the Idumeans' taking in those who were banished from Jerusalem, which suggests that the Jews occupied the city by this point. 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. 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. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. They also set out the showbread. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 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. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. (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). 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 19Judas had to go on to some other places in the country, where he was more urgently needed, but he left behind Simon and Joseph, together with Zacchaeus and his men. 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 slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 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. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 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. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. Yah willing, new chapters/books will be uploaded daily #Bible #Apocryp. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. They drew near to their enemies and then halted. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) 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. 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. (P) 21When word of what had happened came to Maccabeus, he gathered the leaders of the people and accused these men of having sold their kindred for money by setting their enemies free to fight against them. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. (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. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,[a] burned incense, and lighted lamps. Courtesy of Open Bible. 28At dawn, each side attacked. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 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. Used by permission. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. 33Judas and his men besieged the fort for four days with great enthusiasm, 34but those inside trusted to the security of their positions and shouted all sorts of terrible insults against the Jews and their God. Victory over the Idumeans. Victory over Timothy. CHAPTER 2. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. (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. 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. 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 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. 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