14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. * 2 Maccabees 10:2. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. 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. 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. 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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. 28Just as dawn was breaking, the two armies joined battle, the one having as pledge of success and victory not only their valor but also their reliance on the Lord, while the other made rage their leader in the fight. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). (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. The first expedition of Lysias took place before the death of Antiochus Epiphanes (1 Macc. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification 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. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. 1 Now Maccabeus and his followers, the Lord leading them on, recovered the temple and the city; 2 and they tore down the altars which had been built in the public square by the foreigners, and also destroyed the sacred precincts. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. (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). 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. 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 Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 7So 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[b] possible. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 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. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. CHAPTER 2. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. ), 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. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. 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. 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. 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. Judas purifying the Temple. (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. For less than $5/mo. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 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. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. All rights reserved. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. Less than $5/mo! 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 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. (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. For less than $5/mo. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. 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. 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. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 2 Maccabees - Chapter 10 Catholic Online Bible 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 1 Maccabaeus and his companions, under the Lord's guidance, restored the Temple and the city, 2 and pulled down the altars erected by the foreigners in the market place, as well as the shrines. 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. 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. 2 Maccabees 10:3. 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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. Douay-Rheims Bible, Genuine Leather, Burgundy, The Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version, Paperbound, Douay-Rheims Pocket-Size Bible, Genuine Leather, White, Douay-Rheims Bible, Genuine Leather, Black. 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. 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. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 6And 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. ), 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. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 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. 1992 American Bible Society. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? (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. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. May God bless you! 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. 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. The first expedition of Lysias. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). They also set out the showbread. 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. Purification of the Temple. 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. More Victories by Judas. 2 Maccabees 10. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 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. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. 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. 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. 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. Will you therefore please keep the days? 2 Maccabees 10:4 Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. The enemy forces then became so confused and bewildered that they broke ranks, and the Jews cut them to pieces, 31slaughtering 20,500 infantry and 600 cavalry. 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. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. New International Version (NIV). 31Twenty thousand five hundred were slaughtered, besides six hundred cavalry. (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. Start FREE. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. Gazara, v. 32 (Gezer), was not captured by the Jews until much later (cf. Victory over the Idumeans. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. All rights reserved. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. reserved worldwide. Courtesy of Open Bible. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 16So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 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. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. 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. 1Mc 9:5052; 13:53). 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 21When the Maccabee found out what happened, he gathered the leaders of the people and accused them of selling their brothers for silver by setting free the enemy. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 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. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 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. 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. 28At dawn, each side attacked. (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. 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. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . 10. This force was large enough to continue the siege, 20but some of Simon's men were greedy, and when they were offered 140 pounds of silver, they let some of the enemy escape from the forts. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. 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. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. 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 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. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. 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. 4:26-35). (C) 4When they had done this, they fell prostrate and implored the Lord that they might never again fall into such misfortunes but that, if they should ever sin, they might be disciplined by him with forbearance and not be handed over to blasphemous and barbarous nations. 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. Victory over Timothy. 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. Purification of the Temple. All rights 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, 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. 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. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 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. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 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 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 Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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