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. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 1 a 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. Abstract. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,[a] burned incense, and lighted lamps. 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. The one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. 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. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Will you therefore please keep the days? But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 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. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. ), 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. 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. 14Gorgias, who became governor of the region, maintained a mercenary army and waged constant war against the Jews. 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. ). Victory over the Idumeans. As an assurance of success and victory, the Jews had their courage and their trust in the Lord, but the Greeks made rage the driving force of their struggles. 14 But when Gorgias was governor of the holds, he hired soldiers, and nourished war continually with the Jews: 15 And therewithall the Idumeans, having gotten into their hands the most commodious holds, kept the Jews occupied, and receiving those that were banished from Jerusalem, they went about to nourish war. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 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. 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. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Revised Standard Version (RSV). Purification of the Temple. (X) 38When they had accomplished these things, with hymns and thanksgivings they blessed the Lord, who shows great kindness to Israel and gives them the victory.(Y). 3 They purified the sanctuary, and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. Today this celebration is called anukkah. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of them, and offered a sacrifice after two years, and set forth incense, and lights, and shewbread. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. (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. 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. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. 4:52; 1:54-59). The first expedition of Lysias. Why is (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. 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. 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. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . 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. during his invasion of Cyprus. 2 Maccabees 10:3. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. 1a When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, GNT Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 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. 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. (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. 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. For which thing they bare before rods, and green branches, and palms, to him that gave prosperity for to cleanse his place. 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 to know the Bible better! 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. (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. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. All rights reserved. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . 24 Now Timotheus, whom the Jews had overcome before, when he had gathered a great multitude of foreign forces, and horses out of Asia not a few, came as though he would take Jewry by force of arms. Many of the enemy were burned to death as the flames spread. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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. For less than $5/mo. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 24Timothy, who was defeated by the Jews earlier, assembled a large number of foreign troops and brought many horses from Asia. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. Almanac is a complete calendar and lectionary according to the calendar of the Church of England for both Common Worship and the Book of Common Prayer.. Sprinkling their heads with dust, wrapping themselves with mourning clothes, 26and falling down opposite the foundation of the altar, they begged God to be gracious to them, to be hostile to those hostile to them, and to be an opponent of their opponents, just as the Law promises. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. 8And then the Lord will disclose these things, and the glory of the Lord and the cloud will appear, as they were shown in the case of Moses, and as Solomon asked that the place should be specially consecrated.. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 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. 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. 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. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. < Go Back Bible Commentaries. 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. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. 13The same things are reported in the records and in the memoirs of Nehemiah, and also that he founded a library and collected the books about the kings and prophets, and the writings of David, and letters of kings about votive offerings. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). 16So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. They put on sackcloth, threw dirt on their heads, 26and lay face downward on the steps of the altar, begging God to help them by fighting against their enemies, as he had promised in his Law. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 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. 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. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 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. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 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. 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 18When no fewer than nine thousand fled into two towers well equipped for a siege, 19the Maccabee departed to other places that needed his urgent attention, leaving Simon, Joseph, and Zacchaeus with a sufficient force for the siege of these towers. However, to secure the gratitude of many we will gladly endure the uncomfortable toil, 28leaving the responsibility for exact details to the compiler, while devoting our effort to arriving at the outlines of the condensation. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 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. 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. 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. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. 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. 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. 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. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 (Original 1611 KJV Bible) >> This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 King James Version, the 'HE' Bible, for 2 Maccabees Chapter 10. The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. 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. 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. 9Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. * [10:3] Two years: three years according to 1Mc 1:54 and 4:52. 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. 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. reserved worldwide. (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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. (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). 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 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. 6Some of those who followed him came up to mark the way, but could not find it. 15At the same time the Idumeans, who held some strategic strongholds, were harassing the Jews; they welcomed fugitives from Jerusalem and endeavored to continue the war. 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. (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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. Common English Bible (CEB). 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 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. 29 But when the battle waxed strong, there appeared unto the enemies from heaven five comely men upon horses, with bridles of gold, and two of them led the Jews. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. They drew near to their enemies and then halted. 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 . If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. Victory over Timothy. 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. Accession of Antiochus V. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. 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. 25 But when he drew near, they that were with Maccabeus turned themselves to pray unto God, and sprinkled earth upon their heads, and girded their loins with sackcloth. 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. 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. 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 10:4 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 2 Maccabees 10:8 Context. 34Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Purification of the Temple. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. (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. 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 get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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. 10(B)Now we will tell about Antiochus Eupator, the son of this godless man, and give a summary of the evil effects of his wars. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 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.

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