You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). 24Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews,[e] 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. (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. 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. 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. Used by permission. 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. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? For less than $5/mo. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . Accession of Antiochus V. 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, during his invasion of Cyprus. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. 16 Then they that were with Maccabeus made supplication, and besought God that he would be their helper; and so they ran with violence upon the strong holds of the Idumeans. 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. 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. 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. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. 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. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. Used by permission. 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 begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . (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. 28At dawn, each side attacked. 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) 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. 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 welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 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. 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. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 28At daybreak the two armies joined in battle. 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. 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. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed[g] him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. get to know the Bible better! 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. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. Will you therefore please keep the days? New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. More Victories by Judas. 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. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. 12 For Ptolemeus, that was called Macron, choosing rather to do justice unto the Jews for the wrong that had been done unto them, endeavoured to continue peace with them. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. 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. 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. Start for FREE. 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.. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 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. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. 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. Thrown into confusion by blindness, the enemy then ran off in different directions, filled with terror. 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. Good News Translation (GNT). No commentary exists for this specific book, chapter, and verse. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. 31Twenty thousand five hundred were slaughtered, besides six hundred cavalry. 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. 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. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. ). All rights reserved. 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. 14In the same way Judas also collected all the books that had been lost on account of the war which had come upon us, and they are in our possession. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. (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. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. 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. 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 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. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! For less than $5/mo. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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. DRA Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. (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. 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. 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. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. (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. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. 9It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon[a] offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. ), 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. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. They drew near to their enemies and then halted. 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. Used by permission. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 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. Courtesy of Open Bible. Victory over the Idumeans. (O) 20But those with Simon, who were money-hungry, were bribed by some of those who were in the towers and on receiving seventy thousand drachmas let some of them slip away. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 34 And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. 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. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. 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