Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. 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. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. Purification of the Temple. 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. All rights reserved. 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. 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. 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. (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 14Gorgias, who became governor of the region, maintained a mercenary army and waged constant war against the Jews. 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. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. (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. 10(B)Now we will tell about Antiochus Eupator, the son of this godless man, and give a summary of the evil effects of his wars. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e 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. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. [a] 6They celebrated eight days with cheer in a manner like the Festival of Booths, remembering how during the previous Festival of Booths they had been roaming about in mountains and caverns like animals. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. 30 And took Maccabeus betwixt them, and covered him on every side weapons, and kept him safe, but shot arrows and lightnings against the enemies: so that being confounded with blindness, and full of trouble, they were killed. 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. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . 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. 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately captured the two towers. 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. 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. ), 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. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 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. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). 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. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 1992 American Bible Society. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). (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. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. 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. (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. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 27 So after the prayer they took their weapons, and went on further from the city: and when they drew near to their enemies, they kept by themselves. (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. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. 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. Purification of the Temple. Less than $5/mo! 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. More Victories by Judas. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Or the present passage is not in chronological order. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 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. 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. In Daniel 6:10, Daniel trusts God to deliver him from the . 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. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. 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. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 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. 24Timothy, who was defeated by the Jews earlier, assembled a large number of foreign troops and brought many horses from Asia. reserved worldwide. 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. 4:52; 1:54-59). 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. (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. 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. 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. Common English Bible (CEB). (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. 2 Maccabees 10:7 CEB 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. 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. 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. 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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 34 And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words. 2 Maccabees 10:6-8 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition 6 And they kept eight days with joy, after the manner of the feast of the tabernacles, remembering that not long before they had kept the feast of the tabernacles when they were in the mountains, and in dens like wild beasts. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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. 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. 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 shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. 28As soon as dawn broke,[f] 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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 3They cleansed the temple and made another altar. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. For less than $5/mo. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. Accession of Antiochus V. 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. Therefore, carrying 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. 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. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? The first expedition of Lysias. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 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. 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. CHAPTER 2. 3 They cleansed the temple and made another altar. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. 16The Maccabee and his followers were praying and calling on God to help them. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. (H), 10Now we will tell what took place under Antiochus Eupator, who was the son of that ungodly man, and will give a brief summary of the principal calamities of the wars. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 14When Gorgias became governor of the region, he maintained a force of mercenaries and at every turn kept attacking the Jews. 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) 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. 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. 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 2 Maccabees 10:8 Context. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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. The one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. Today this celebration is called anukkah. 8 Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 36During the distraction, others came up in the same way, wheeled around against the defenders, and set fire to the towers; they kindled fires and burned the blasphemers alive. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. ), 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. Courtesy of Open Bible. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. 1Mc 9:5052; 13:53). Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! (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. 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. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. 6And they kept eight days with joy, after the manner of the feast of the tabernacles, remembering that not long before they had kept the feast of the tabernacles when they were in the mountains, and in dens like wild beasts. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed[g] him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Start FREE. 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. May God bless you! 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. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. 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. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 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. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. For less than $5/mo. 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. Revised Standard Version (RSV). [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. 13The same things are reported in the records and in the memoirs of Nehemiah, and also that he founded a library and collected the books about the kings and prophets, and the writings of David, and letters of kings about votive offerings. 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. 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. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. (1 Maccabees 4.36-41) 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. 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. 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. 1a When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 2 Maccabees, CHAPTER 10 | USCCB Help Now Search Daily Readings Daily Readings Calendar Find a Parish Report Abuse About USCCB Prayer & Worship Bible Issues & Action News Resources 2 Maccabees Previous chapter Chapter 10 Next chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy Previous chapter 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 . (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. On the troubles caused by Jason and his revolt against the kingdom, i.e., the rule of the legitimate high priest, see 2 Mc 4:7-22. 4:26-35). 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. 3 They purified the sanctuary, and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 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. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. All rights 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. In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found. 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