You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. during his invasion of Cyprus. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. 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. Therefore, the account of the repossession and rededication of Jerusalem and the temple must have come earlier in 2 Maccabees. 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. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 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. 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. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 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. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 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 . 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. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. Used by permission. 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. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 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. 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. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,[a] burned incense, and lighted lamps. 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. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. The first expedition of Lysias took place before the death of Antiochus Epiphanes (1 Macc. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 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. 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. get to know the Bible better! 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 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. 36As this destruction occurred, others also went up after them against those inside, set the towers on fire, stoked the flames, and burned the offenders alive. 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. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 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. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. 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. Purification of the Temple. Or the present passage is not in chronological order. (E) 6They celebrated it for eight days with rejoicing, in the manner of the Festival of Booths,[a] remembering how not long before, during the Festival of Booths,[b] they had been wandering in the mountains and caves like wild animals. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 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. 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. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. They also set out the showbread. More Victories by Judas. 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. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 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. 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. 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. 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. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Common English Bible (CEB). 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. 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. 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. 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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 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. 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. 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. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e 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. 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. He heard himself called a traitor at every turn because he had abandoned Cyprus, which Philometor had entrusted to him, and had gone over to Antiochus Epiphanes. 2 Maccabees 10:3. 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. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . All rights reserved. (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. 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. 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. 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). Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. The Jewish forces depended upon both their bravery and their trust in the Lord for victory, while the enemy relied only on their ability to fight fiercely. 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. 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. 3They cleansed the temple and made another altar. ). 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. Victory over Timothy. (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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . (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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 10. Will you therefore please keep the days? 2 Maccabees 10:2. 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. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 17After mounting a vigorous attack, they gained control of all the sites and held off those fighting on the wall. 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. 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. 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. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 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. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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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