BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. (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. GNT Pew Bible Catholic, Paper Over Board, Burgundy, Good News Translation Men's Bible a Devotional Bible for Men, GNT Large Print Bible, 2nd Edition, Blue, Paperback. 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. 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. reserved worldwide. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. Good News Translation (GNT). On the troubles caused by Jason and his revolt against the kingdom, i.e., the rule of the legitimate high priest, see 2 Mc 4:7-22. For less than $5/mo. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. (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. 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. 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. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 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. 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. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. Start FREE. 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(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. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. 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 For less than $5/mo. 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! (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. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. 2 Maccabees 10. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 3They cleansed the temple and made another altar. (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. 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. 36During the distraction, others came up in the same way, wheeled around against the defenders, and set fire to the towers; they kindled fires and burned the blasphemers alive. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . 3 They cleansed the temple and made another altar. Why is 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. 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. 29d 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. 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. 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. (A), 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. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. 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. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 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. 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 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. 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. Used by permission. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 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. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. For less than $5/mo. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. 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. 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. 10. 10Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 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. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 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. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. 2 Maccabees 10:4 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. The first expedition of Lysias took place before the death of Antiochus Epiphanes (1 Macc. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. 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. 36 Others likewise ascending after them, whiles they were busied with them that were within, burnt the towers, and kindling fires burnt the blasphemers alive; and others broke open the gates, and, having received in the rest of the army, took the city. GNT You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 29d 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Victory over the Idumeans. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. Used by permission. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. 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