8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. 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. 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. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. 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. 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. 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. Purification of the Temple. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 14In the same way Judas also collected all the books that had been lost on account of the war which had come upon us, and they are in our possession. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. 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. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. 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 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. In Daniel 6:10, Daniel trusts God to deliver him from the . 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. 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. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. 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. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. 3 They cleansed the temple and made another altar. 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. 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. 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. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. The one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. (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. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. 2 Maccabees 10:2. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). 24 Now Timotheus, whom the Jews had overcome before, when he had gathered a great multitude of foreign forces, and horses out of Asia not a few, came as though he would take Jewry by force of arms. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 26For us who have undertaken the toil of abbreviating, it is no light matter but calls for sweat and loss of sleep, 27just as it is not easy for one who prepares a banquet and seeks the benefit of others. GNT Pew Bible Catholic, Paper Over Board, Burgundy, Good News Translation Men's Bible a Devotional Bible for Men, GNT Large Print Bible, 2nd Edition, Blue, Paperback. 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. 9It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon[a] offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. 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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 2 Maccabees 10:4 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 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. 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. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. (J) 12Ptolemy, who was called Macron, took the lead in showing justice to the Jews because of the wrong that had been done to them and attempted to maintain peaceful relations with them. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 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. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. Victory over the Idumeans. ), 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. In contrast to the positions of these scholars, the primary purpose of this article is to demonstrate that . 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. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. Purification of the Temple. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. They also set out the showbread. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed[g] him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 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. 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 4:52; 1:54-59). (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 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 They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately 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. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. 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. ). 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. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. (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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Gazara, v. 32 (Gezer), was not captured by the Jews until much later (cf. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 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. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 28At dawn, each side attacked. 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. Select from the tabs above to view it online or to download or link it to your calendar on phone, tablet or computer. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. (S) 26Falling upon the steps before the altar, they implored him to be gracious to them and to be an enemy to their enemies and an adversary to their adversaries, as the law declares. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. * [10:3] Two years: three years according to 1Mc 1:54 and 4:52. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. [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. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. They also set out the showbread. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. 2 Maccabees 10:3. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 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. 19Judas had to go on to some other places in the country, where he was more urgently needed, but he left behind Simon and Joseph, together with Zacchaeus and his men. In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found. 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. 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! Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 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. 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. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 24For considering the flood of numbers involved and the difficulty there is for those who wish to enter upon the narratives of history because of the mass of material, 25we have aimed to please those who wish to read, to make it easy for those who are inclined to memorize, and to profit all readers. Or the present passage is not in chronological order. 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. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. The Temple Is Cleansed. 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. 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. 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 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. get to know the Bible better! 17After mounting a vigorous attack, they gained control of all the sites and held off those fighting on the wall. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 8And then the Lord will disclose these things, and the glory of the Lord and the cloud will appear, as they were shown in the case of Moses, and as Solomon asked that the place should be specially consecrated.. 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. (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. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. 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 . New International Version (NIV). 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. 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. 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 . In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. (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). Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). DRA Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. 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. All rights Victory over Timothy. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 1a When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 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. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. 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. 34 And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 1(A)When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. (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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. 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. The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. 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. 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. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. Therefore bearing 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. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Accession of Antiochus V. 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. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. Courtesy of Open Bible. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 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. Common English Bible (CEB). 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