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. 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. 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. * 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. (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. 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 10:1-2 (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. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. Start FREE. 34 And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 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(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. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. 4:52; 1:54-59). 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 28At daybreak the two armies joined in battle. 11When he became king he appointed a man by the name of Lysias to be in charge of the affairs of state and to be chief governor of Greater Syria, 12replacing Ptolemy Macron, who had been the first governor to treat the Jews fairly. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. (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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 3 They purified the sanctuary, and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. 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 . Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . 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. (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 answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 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. (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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. (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). 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 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. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. 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. 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. 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. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. 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. 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. ), 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. ). Victory over Timothy. Please double check that the chapter and verse are correct and that the book name is spelled correctly. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 2 Maccabees 10. 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. 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 (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. 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 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. For less than $5/mo. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. They accused him of abandoning Cyprus after Philometor had entrusted him with it, and of going back to Antiochus Epiphanes. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. Start for FREE. 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. 19The story of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers, and the purification of the great temple, and the dedication of the altar, 20and further the wars against Antiochus Epiphanes and his son Eupator, 21and the appearances which came from heaven to those who strove zealously on behalf of Judaism, so that though few in number they seized the whole land and pursued the barbarian hordes, 22and recovered the temple famous throughout the world and freed the city and restored the laws that were about to be abolished, while the Lord with great kindness became gracious to them 23all this, which has been set forth by Jason of Cyrene in five volumes, we shall attempt to condense into a single book. 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. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 1992 American Bible Society. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 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. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 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. 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. More Victories by Judas. 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. For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 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. 4:26-35). 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. Purification of the Temple. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. (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. 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. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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 were slaughtered, besides six hundred cavalry. 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. 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. ). 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. 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. 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. (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. 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. For less than $5/mo. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. 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. Purification of the Temple. 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 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. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? All rights reserved. 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