New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. All rights 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. No commentary exists for this specific book, chapter, and verse. 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. 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. The first expedition of Lysias. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 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. 4:52; 1:54-59). Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 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. 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. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? 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. Abstract. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. Victory over the Idumeans. 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 38When it was over, the Jews celebrated by singing hymns and songs of thanksgiving to the Lord, who had shown them great kindness and had given them victory. Start FREE. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 2 Maccabees 10. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 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. reserved worldwide. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Then they struck flints to make fire and they offered up sacrifices after a lapse of two years, and they prepared incense, lamps, and the sacred loaves. They also set out the showbread. 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. (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. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. 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 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. All rights 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 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. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. For we have hope in God that he will soon have mercy upon us and will gather us from everywhere under heaven into his holy place, for he has rescued us from great evils and has purified the place. Purification of the Temple. 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. ). 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. (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. 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. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Purification of the Temple. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. Today this celebration is called anukkah. 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. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? Victory over Timothy. reserved worldwide. Start FREE. In Longman's chapter on Daniel, he mentions the importance of faith and trust in God, which is also a common theme in both works. Victory over Timothy. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 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. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. For less than $5/mo. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. 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. 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. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. The one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. Used by permission. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 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. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! (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. 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. 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. 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. 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 . 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 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. 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