No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. 2 Maccabees 10:3. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Today this celebration is called anukkah. 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. 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. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. 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. 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. 29When the battle became fierce, there appeared to the enemy from heaven five resplendent men on horses with golden bridles, and they were leading the Jews. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. reserved worldwide. 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. 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. 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. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. 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. reserved worldwide. Common English Bible (CEB). 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. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition)
Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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 . 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. during his invasion of Cyprus. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. (D) 5It happened that on the same day on which the sanctuary had been profaned by the foreigners, the purification of the sanctuary took place, that is, on the twenty-fifth day of the same month, which was Chislev. 9It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon[a] offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. 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. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. CHAPTER 2. 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. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 10 Now will we declare the acts of Antiochus Eupator, who was the son of this wicked man, gathering briefly the calamities of the wars. 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. 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. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 28At daybreak the two armies joined in battle. 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. 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. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. They also set out the showbread. (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! (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. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 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. 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. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. 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. 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. 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. 16The Maccabee and his followers were praying and calling on God to help them. 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. Will you therefore please keep the days? When Judas and his followers reach the Temple, they "recover the Temple and the city." 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. For less than $5/mo. get to know the Bible better! ). 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. Purification of the Temple. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. Start FREE. 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. May God bless you! You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 3They cleansed the temple and made another altar. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. Good News Translation (GNT). Victory over Timothy. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. (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. 2 Maccabees 10. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 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. For less than $5/mo. Used by permission. 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. 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 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. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. 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. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. Courtesy of Open Bible. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! (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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 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. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. 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. 1 Maccabees, also known as the First Book of Maccabees, First Maccabees, and abbreviated as 1 Macc., is a deuterocanonical book which details the history of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire as well as the founding and earliest history of the independent Hasmonean kingdom.It describes the promulgation of decrees forbidding traditional Jewish practices by King Antiochus IV . ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 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. 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. 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. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 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. 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. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Used by permission. (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 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. 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. In Daniel 9:4-19, Daniel pleads with God for mercy and forgiveness, and in 2 Maccabees 7:37-38, the Jews offer up prayers and supplication to God for mercy. 8 They ordained also by a common statute and decree, That every year those days should be kept of the whole nation of the Jews. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. New International Version (NIV). 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. 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. 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. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately captured the two towers. 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. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. (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. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 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. 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. 35But at dawn of the fifth day, twenty young men in the army of Maccabeus, fired with anger because of the blasphemies, bravely stormed the wall and with savage fury cut down everyone they met. (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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. 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. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. Start FREE. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 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. 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. < Go Back Bible Commentaries. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 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. 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. 4:52; 1:54-59). 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. All rights reserved. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. All rights
And so, carrying wands entwined with ivy, and leafy branches and palm fronds, they offered hymns of thanksgiving to him whose guiding hand had enabled them to achieve the purification of his holy place. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. 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. The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. 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. 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. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 11 So when he was come to the crown, he set one Lysias over the affairs of his realm, and appointed him his chief governor of Celosyria and Phenice. 2 Maccabees 10:2. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Gazara, v. 32 (Gezer), was not captured by the Jews until much later (cf. 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.. ). Less than $5/mo! 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. (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. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 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. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. 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