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get to know the Bible better! New International Version (NIV). 2 Maccabees Chapter 10:1-8 relates the triumphant recovery and dedication of the Temple after the defilement of the pagans and apostate Jews who had gone over to Hellenism. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. 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. 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. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately captured the two towers. 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. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 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. 2 Maccabees 10. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. (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. 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. 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. (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. 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. 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. 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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 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. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed[g] him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. 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.. Common English Bible (CEB). 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. 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. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 24For considering the flood of numbers involved and the difficulty there is for those who wish to enter upon the narratives of history because of the mass of material, 25we have aimed to please those who wish to read, to make it easy for those who are inclined to memorize, and to profit all readers. 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. 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. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. The defeated nomads begged Judas to give pledges . Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 6Some of those who followed him came up to mark the way, but could not find it. 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. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 2 Maccabees 10:8 Context. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? reserved worldwide. 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. 21 But when it was told Maccabeus what was done, he called the governors of the people together, and accused those men, that they had sold their brethren for money, and set their enemies free to fight against them. (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. 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. 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. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. 3 They purified the sanctuary, and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 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. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. Used by permission. 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. Sprinkling their heads with dust, wrapping themselves with mourning clothes, 26and falling down opposite the foundation of the altar, they begged God to be gracious to them, to be hostile to those hostile to them, and to be an opponent of their opponents, just as the Law promises. 18When no fewer than nine thousand fled into two towers well equipped for a siege, 19the Maccabee departed to other places that needed his urgent attention, leaving Simon, Joseph, and Zacchaeus with a sufficient force for the siege of these towers. 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. 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. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. (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). 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 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. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 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. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. Start FREE. For less than $5/mo. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 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 . 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e 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.. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Or the present passage is not in chronological order. 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 . 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. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. 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. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 1Mc 9:5052; 13:53). 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. Select from the tabs above to view it online or to download or link it to your calendar on phone, tablet or computer. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 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. Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. ). * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. 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. They drew near to their enemies and then halted. (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. 19The story of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers, and the purification of the great temple, and the dedication of the altar, 20and further the wars against Antiochus Epiphanes and his son Eupator, 21and the appearances which came from heaven to those who strove zealously on behalf of Judaism, so that though few in number they seized the whole land and pursued the barbarian hordes, 22and recovered the temple famous throughout the world and freed the city and restored the laws that were about to be abolished, while the Lord with great kindness became gracious to them 23all this, which has been set forth by Jason of Cyrene in five volumes, we shall attempt to condense into a single book. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. Gazara, v. 32 (Gezer), was not captured by the Jews until much later (cf. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. < Go Back Bible Commentaries. (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. 17Attacking them vigorously, they gained possession of the places and drove back all who fought upon the wall and slaughtered those whom they encountered, killing no fewer than twenty thousand. * Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 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. 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. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 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. 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. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. 24Timothy, who was defeated by the Jews earlier, assembled a large number of foreign troops and brought many horses from Asia. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 26For us who have undertaken the toil of abbreviating, it is no light matter but calls for sweat and loss of sleep, 27just as it is not easy for one who prepares a banquet and seeks the benefit of others. ), Lev 23.40; Neh 8.15; 1 Macc 13.51; 2 Macc 14.4, 1 Macc 1.10; 6.17; 2 Macc 2.20; 4.21; 9.29. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. during his invasion of Cyprus. 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. 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. Please double check that the chapter and verse are correct and that the book name is spelled correctly. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 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