Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. Will you therefore please keep the days? 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. 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. GNT They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. Start FREE. (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). No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. 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. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. 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. 2 Maccabees 10:4 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately captured the two towers. reserved worldwide. 24Timothy, who was defeated by the Jews earlier, assembled a large number of foreign troops and brought many horses from Asia. 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. 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. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 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. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Sprinkling their heads with dust, wrapping themselves with mourning clothes, 26and falling down opposite the foundation of the altar, they begged God to be gracious to them, to be hostile to those hostile to them, and to be an opponent of their opponents, just as the Law promises. 6Some of those who followed him came up to mark the way, but could not find it. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. When Judas and his followers reach the Temple, they "recover the Temple and the city." 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. Please double check that the chapter and verse are correct and that the book name is spelled correctly. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 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. For less than $5/mo. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. 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. 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. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. All rights reserved. ), 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 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. 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. 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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. (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. 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. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for 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. 7 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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. 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. For less than $5/mo. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. Victory over the Idumeans. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). get to know the Bible better! 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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Used by permission. 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. 16 Then they that were with Maccabeus made supplication, and besought God that he would be their helper; and so they ran with violence upon the strong holds of the Idumeans. 4:52; 1:54-59). (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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. ), 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. 1992 American Bible Society. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. Select from the tabs above to view it online or to download or link it to your calendar on phone, tablet or computer. 2 Maccabees 10:3. The Temple Is Cleansed. 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. Judas purifying the Temple. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. 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. 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. 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 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. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 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. The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. reserved worldwide. 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. 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. < Go Back Bible Commentaries. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 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. 2 Maccabees 10:2. 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. The first expedition of Lysias took place before the death of Antiochus Epiphanes (1 Macc. 28At daybreak the two armies joined in battle. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. Accession of Antiochus V. 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. 2 Maccabees 10:8 Context. 28At dawn, each side attacked. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. (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. 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. 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. Purification of the Temple. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 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. 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. However, to secure the gratitude of many we will gladly endure the uncomfortable toil, 28leaving the responsibility for exact details to the compiler, while devoting our effort to arriving at the outlines of the condensation. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Why is 2 Maccabees 10 KJV - Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: 2 Maccabees 10 1 Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: 2 But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. Victory over Timothy. (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. 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) Therefore, the account of the repossession and rededication of Jerusalem and the temple must have come earlier in 2 Maccabees. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). For less than $5/mo. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 30 And took Maccabeus betwixt them, and covered him on every side weapons, and kept him safe, but shot arrows and lightnings against the enemies: so that being confounded with blindness, and full of trouble, they were killed. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 26Lying prostrate at the foot of the altar, they begged him to be gracious to them, and to be an enemy to their enemies, and a foe to their foes, as the law declares.c 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 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