2 Maccabees 10. The first expedition of Lysias. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. 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. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). 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. 4:26-35). Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 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. (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. 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. 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. 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. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 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. The defeated nomads begged Judas to give pledges . (X) 38When they had accomplished these things, with hymns and thanksgivings they blessed the Lord, who shows great kindness to Israel and gives them the victory.(Y). 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. 16So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 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. 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. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 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. 11 So when he was come to the crown, he set one Lysias over the affairs of his realm, and appointed him his chief governor of Celosyria and Phenice. 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. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. Almanac is a complete calendar and lectionary according to the calendar of the Church of England for both Common Worship and the Book of Common Prayer.. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. Gazara, v. 32 (Gezer), was not captured by the Jews until much later (cf. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. Today this celebration is called anukkah. (A), 24Now 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. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 8Everyone 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. 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. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. * Will you therefore please keep the days? 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 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. 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. For less than $5/mo. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered They also set out the showbread. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. 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. 3 They purified the sanctuary, and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. (M) 15Besides this, the Idumeans, who had control of important strongholds, were harassing the Jews; they received those who were banished from Jerusalem and endeavored to keep up the war. 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. 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. 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. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. All rights reserved. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. Purification of the Temple. 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. 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. 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. 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. 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. Bible Summary (2 Maccabees) Written by Ken Searle in Bible Books Outline: Click Here By 323 B.C, the Greeks were the predominant world power. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. 8 Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 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. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 1Mc 9:5052; 13:53). 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 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. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed[g] him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 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. 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 10:15 describes the Idumeans' taking in those who were banished from Jerusalem, which suggests that the Jews occupied the city by this point. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. (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. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. All rights reserved. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 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. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. 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. 2 Maccabees 10. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. 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 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. 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. Why is If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 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. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 14When Gorgias became governor of the region, he maintained a force of mercenaries and at every turn kept attacking the Jews. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 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. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . Victory over Timothy. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. 2 Maccabees 10:3. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 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. get to know the Bible better! 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. New International Version (NIV). 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 28At dawn, each side attacked. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 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. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. 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. Victory over Timothy. 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