9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. For less than $5/mo. 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. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. Used by permission. 25 But when he drew near, they that were with Maccabeus turned themselves to pray unto God, and sprinkled earth upon their heads, and girded their loins with sackcloth. 5On the anniversary of the day on which the temple had been profaned by the foreigners, that is, the twenty-fifth of the same month Kislev, the purification of the temple took place. 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. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed[g] him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. All rights 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 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. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 29When the battle became fierce, there appeared to the enemy from heaven five resplendent men on horses with golden bridles, and they were leading the Jews. 34 And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 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 . Start for FREE. 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. 14When Gorgias became governor of the region, he maintained a force of mercenaries and at every turn kept attacking the Jews. 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. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. 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 slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. 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. 28 Now the sun being newly risen, they joined both together; the one part having together with their virtue their refuge also unto the Lord for a pledge of their success and victory: the other side making their rage leader of their battle. 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. 28At daybreak the two armies joined in battle. (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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured 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. 1a 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. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, 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. Abstract. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. The defeated nomads begged Judas to give pledges . 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. Why is (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. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. 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. 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. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. 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. 21 But when it was told Maccabeus what was done, he called the governors of the people together, and accused those men, that they had sold their brethren for money, and set their enemies free to fight against them. Purification of the Temple. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 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. 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. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Common English Bible (CEB). Judas purifying the Temple. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. 5They rededicated the Temple on the twenty-fifth day of the month of Kislev, the same day of the same month on which the Temple had been desecrated by the Gentiles. 28At dawn, each side attacked. 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. They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. Less than $5/mo! 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. Thrown into confusion by blindness, the enemy then ran off in different directions, filled with terror. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. Good News Translation (GNT). Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 2 Maccabees 10 NRSA 2 Maccabees 10 1 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 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. 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. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. (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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 5On the anniversary of the day on which the temple had been profaned by the foreigners, that is, the twenty-fifth of the same month Kislev, the purification of the temple took place. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e 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. 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. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 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. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 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. For less than $5/mo. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his 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. 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. 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. 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. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. They accused him of abandoning Cyprus after Philometor had entrusted him with it, and of going back to Antiochus Epiphanes. 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. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 10. Start FREE. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). CHAPTER 2. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! * [10:3] Two years: three years according to 1Mc 1:54 and 4:52. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. No commentary exists for this specific book, chapter, and verse. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. More Victories by Judas. 4:26-35). reserved worldwide. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. * 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately captured the two towers. 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. 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. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. 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. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. They drew near to their enemies and then halted. Gazara, v. 32 (Gezer), was not captured by the Jews until much later (cf. 8 They ordained also by a common statute and decree, That every year those days should be kept of the whole nation of the Jews. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 17After mounting a vigorous attack, they gained control of all the sites and held off those fighting on the wall. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 2 Maccabees 10:4 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). New International Version (NIV). For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. 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. 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. 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. ), 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. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. 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. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. 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 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. (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. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. 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. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. [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. Purification of the Temple. 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. 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. (D) 5It happened that on the same day on which the sanctuary had been profaned by the foreigners, the purification of the sanctuary took place, that is, on the twenty-fifth day of the same month, which was Chislev. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. 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. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 1 Maccabees, also known as the First Book of Maccabees, First Maccabees, and abbreviated as 1 Macc., is a deuterocanonical book which details the history of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire as well as the founding and earliest history of the independent Hasmonean kingdom.It describes the promulgation of decrees forbidding traditional Jewish practices by King Antiochus IV . reserved worldwide. 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. (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. 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. 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. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 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. 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) All rights reserved. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 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. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 3 They cleansed the temple and made another altar. Today this celebration is called anukkah. 8 Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 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