get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 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. Start FREE. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. Purification of the Temple. 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. The one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. For less than $5/mo. 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. Then they struck flints to make fire and they offered up sacrifices after a lapse of two years, and they prepared incense, lamps, and the sacred loaves. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. However, to secure the gratitude of many we will gladly endure the uncomfortable toil, 28leaving the responsibility for exact details to the compiler, while devoting our effort to arriving at the outlines of the condensation. The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 28Just as dawn was breaking, the two armies joined battle, the one having as pledge of success and victory not only their valor but also their reliance on the Lord, while the other made rage their leader in the fight. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. 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. 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. In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. < Go Back Bible Commentaries. 2 Maccabees 1:10 "In the hundred fourscore and eighth year, the people that were at Jerusalem and in Judea, and the council, and Judas, sent greeting and health unto Aristobulus, king Ptolemeus' master, who was of the stock of the anointed priests, and to the Jews that were in Egypt:" King James Version (KJV) Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 2 One finds in the records that Jeremiah the prophet ordered those who were being deported to take some of the fire, as has been told, 2 and 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 * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. Judas purifying the Temple. 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. 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 5And Jeremiah came and found a cave, and he brought there the tent and the ark and the altar of incense, and he sealed up the entrance. 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. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. (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. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. 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 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. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. 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. ). 14Gorgias, who became governor of the region, maintained a mercenary army and waged constant war against the Jews. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? 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. 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. 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. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. 4:52; 1:54-59). 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 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. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 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. 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. 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. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 2 Maccabees 10:3. 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. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 18 And because certain, who were no less than nine thousand, were fled together into two very strong castles, having all manner of things convenient to sustain the siege. 7But 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. 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. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 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. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. GNT Pew Bible Catholic, Paper Over Board, Burgundy, Good News Translation Men's Bible a Devotional Bible for Men, GNT Large Print Bible, 2nd Edition, Blue, Paperback. reserved worldwide. Purification of the Temple. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. 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. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! May God bless you! 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. 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. In contrast to the positions of these scholars, the primary purpose of this article is to demonstrate that . 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. Start FREE. 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. (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. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. All rights 10Now Maccabeus and his followers, the Lord leading them on, recovered the temple and the city;(A) 2they tore down the altars that had been built in the public square by the foreigners and also destroyed the sacred precincts. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. 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. 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. When Judas and his followers reach the Temple, they "recover the Temple and the city." 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Start FREE. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 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. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. Victory over the Idumeans. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 31Twenty thousand five hundred were slaughtered, besides six hundred cavalry. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. 38 When this was done, they praised the Lord with psalms and thanksgiving, who had done so great things for Israel, and given them the victory. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. They drew near to their enemies and then halted. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 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