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9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 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. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. Purification of the Temple. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. 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. For less than $5/mo. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. (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). 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. They accused him of abandoning Cyprus after Philometor had entrusted him with it, and of going back to Antiochus Epiphanes. Many of the enemy were burned to death as the flames spread. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. May God bless you! 8 Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 29(D)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. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 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. 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. 9It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon[a] offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 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. 35When the fifth day dawned, twenty young men in the army of Maccabeus, angered over such blasphemies, bravely stormed the wall and with savage fury cut down everyone they encountered. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. ). 3 They cleansed the temple and made another altar. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). 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. Used by permission. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 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 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. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Less than $5/mo! All rights reserved. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 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. DRA Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. 16The Maccabee and his followers were praying and calling on God to help them. 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. ), 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. 4It was also in the writing that the prophet, having received an oracle, ordered that the tent and the ark should follow with him, and that he went out to the mountain where Moses had gone up and had seen the inheritance of God. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 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. (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. Purification of the Temple. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 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. reserved worldwide. Judas purifying the Temple. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. GNT For less than $5/mo. (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. (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. Start for FREE. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. 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. 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. (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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. For less than $5/mo. CHAPTER 2. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 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. 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. Used by permission. 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. 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. 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. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Abstract. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 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. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 2 Maccabees 10:8 Context. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 16So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). 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. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 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. 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. 14 But when Gorgias was governor of the holds, he hired soldiers, and nourished war continually with the Jews: 15 And therewithall the Idumeans, having gotten into their hands the most commodious holds, kept the Jews occupied, and receiving those that were banished from Jerusalem, they went about to nourish war. 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. 1a When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, (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. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. 17After mounting a vigorous attack, they gained control of all the sites and held off those fighting on the wall. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 24 Now 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. 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. 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