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* [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 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 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. 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. 27When they had finished praying, they took up their weapons, went out a good distance from Jerusalem, and stopped for the night not far from the enemy. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. 35 Nevertheless upon the fifth day early twenty young men of Maccabeus' company, inflamed with anger because of the blasphemies, assaulted the wall manly, and with a fierce courage killed all that they met withal. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 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 9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at [email protected]. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Abstract. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. 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. Purification of the Temple. 2 Maccabees 10. 4After they had done all this, they lay face down on the ground and prayed that the Lord would never again let such disasters strike them. 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. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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! BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 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. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. 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. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. (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. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 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. (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. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 8 Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 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. 2 Maccabees 10:8 Context. 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. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 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. 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. during his invasion of Cyprus. 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. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. For less than $5/mo. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 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. ). 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. 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. 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. Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 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. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 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. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. CHAPTER 2. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 17After mounting a vigorous attack, they gained control of all the sites and held off those fighting on the wall. 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. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,[a] burned incense, and lighted lamps. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. * [10:3] Two years: three years according to 1Mc 1:54 and 4:52. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 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. Yah willing, new chapters/books will be uploaded daily #Bible #Apocryp. 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. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. New International Version (NIV). 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. Purification of the Temple. Revised Standard Version (RSV). If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at [email protected]. (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. 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. 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. (B) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God.(C). No commentary exists for this specific book, chapter, and verse. Start for FREE. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. 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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). 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. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. 1 a 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. 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. 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. 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. (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. (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. 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. 3 They cleansed the temple and made another altar. 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. 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. 10. 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. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 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. Will you therefore please keep the days? 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 (Original 1611 KJV Bible) >> This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 King James Version, the 'HE' Bible, for 2 Maccabees Chapter 10. 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. (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. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. reserved worldwide. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 2 Maccabees 10:2. 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. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. 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. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. 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. 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. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 18When no fewer than nine thousand fled into two towers well equipped for a siege, 19the Maccabee departed to other places that needed his urgent attention, leaving Simon, Joseph, and Zacchaeus with a sufficient force for the siege of these towers. (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 10:1-2 (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. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 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. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. 9It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon[a] offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. (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. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. 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. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. Less than $5/mo! The defeated nomads begged Judas to give pledges . 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. Today this celebration is called anukkah. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! (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. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found. 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. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year.

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