32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. 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. DRA Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. Please double check that the chapter and verse are correct and that the book name is spelled correctly. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). (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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 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. Used by permission. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. 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. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 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. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. 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. 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. 34 And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words. 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. Used by permission. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. They also set out the showbread. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Gazara, v. 32 (Gezer), was not captured by the Jews until much later (cf. In Daniel 9:4-19, Daniel pleads with God for mercy and forgiveness, and in 2 Maccabees 7:37-38, the Jews offer up prayers and supplication to God for mercy. 2 Maccabees 10. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. Today this celebration is called anukkah. 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. 10 Now will we declare the acts of Antiochus Eupator, who was the son of this wicked man, gathering briefly the calamities of the wars. 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. 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. 14When Gorgias became governor of the region, he maintained a force of mercenaries and at every turn kept attacking the Jews. * 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. All rights 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. 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. 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. (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. 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. 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. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 28At dawn, each side attacked. Bible Summary (2 Maccabees) Written by Ken Searle in Bible Books Outline: Click Here By 323 B.C, the Greeks were the predominant world power. 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. 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. 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. 2 Maccabees 10:3. 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 . Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 2 Maccabees 10:2. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. The Temple Is Cleansed. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). 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. 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. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. (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. ). 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. For less than $5/mo. Purification of the Temple. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. Will you therefore please keep the days? 10. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. Thrown into confusion by blindness, the enemy then ran off in different directions, filled with terror. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. More Victories by Judas. 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. 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. 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. Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. 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. They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. (O) 20But those with Simon, who were money-hungry, were bribed by some of those who were in the towers and on receiving seventy thousand drachmas let some of them slip away. Judas purifying the Temple. 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. 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. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed[g] him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Common English Bible (CEB). 2 Maccabees 10. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 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 mountains and dens like beasts. In contrast to the positions of these scholars, the primary purpose of this article is to demonstrate that . Victory over the Idumeans. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. 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. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. 4It was also in the writing that the prophet, having received an oracle, ordered that the tent and the ark should follow with him, and that he went out to the mountain where Moses had gone up and had seen the inheritance of God. For less than $5/mo. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 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. 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. No commentary exists for this specific book, chapter, and verse. 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed 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. 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 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 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. 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. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 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. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. Victory over the Idumeans. 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