* [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. For less than $5/mo. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. 32But Timothy himself fled into a fortress called Gazara, a secured area commanded by Chaereas. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 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. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. CHAPTER 2. 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. (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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. May God bless you! 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 15So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you. 10 And as when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the sacrifices: even so prayed Solomon also, and the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offerings. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 19Judas had to go on to some other places in the country, where he was more urgently needed, but he left behind Simon and Joseph, together with Zacchaeus and his men. 8 Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 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. Purification of the Temple. CEB Gift & Award Black, Imitation Leather, CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible: Celebrate Wonder Edition, CEB Common English Bible Audio Edition with music - Luke and Acts - Unabridged Audiobook [Download], CEB Wesley Study Bible - Decotone Saddlebag Brown, CEB Common English Bible Catholic Edition (ePub) - eBook. 30It is the duty of the original historian to occupy the ground and to discuss matters from every side and to take trouble with details, 31but the one who recasts the narrative should be allowed to strive for brevity of expression and to forego exhaustive treatment. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). 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. (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. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 7When Jeremiah learned of it, he rebuked them and declared: The place shall be unknown until God gathers his people together again and shows his mercy. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. 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. Used by permission. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 7 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 1a When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, * [10:3] Two years: three years according to 1Mc 1:54 and 4:52. 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. 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. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and 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. 35 Nevertheless upon the fifth day early twenty young men of Maccabeus' company, inflamed with anger because of the blasphemies, assaulted the wall manly, and with a fierce courage killed all that they met withal. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 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. 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 3They cleansed the temple and made another altar. They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. When Judas and his followers reach the Temple, they "recover the Temple and the city." 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. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. 6Some of those who followed him came up to mark the way, but could not find it. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. reserved worldwide. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. (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. 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. 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. 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. Many commentators agree on two points about the development of 2 Maccabees: (1) the letters in 1:1-2:18 were not written by the author of the rest of the history, and (2) the account of the rededication of the temple in 10:1-8 has been relocated or inserted into the text. 22Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! GNT 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. (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. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. 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. 9The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 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. All rights reserved. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Victory over Timothy. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. (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. reserved worldwide. 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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. 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. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 28As soon as dawn broke,[f] 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. 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers, well equipped to sustain a siege, (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. 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 longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 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. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. (1 Maccabees 4.36-41) 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. New International Version (NIV). 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 2 Maccabees 10. 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. For less than $5/mo. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 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. 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 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. 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. 24Timothy, who was defeated by the Jews earlier, assembled a large number of foreign troops and brought many horses from Asia. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. (R) 25As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 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. In Daniel 6:10, Daniel trusts God to deliver him from the . 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. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. Courtesy of Open Bible. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. Start FREE. 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. 10. 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 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. 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. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. Good News Translation (GNT). 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Victory over Timothy. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 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. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? 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. Victory over the Idumeans. Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. 17 And assaulting them strongly, they won the holds, and kept off all that fought upon the wall, and slew all that fell into their hands, and killed no fewer than twenty thousand. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. 24Timothy, who had been defeated by the Jews once before, had gathered a large number of cavalry from Asia and a tremendous force of mercenary troops and was now advancing to take Judea by armed attack. No commentary exists for this specific book, chapter, and verse. 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. 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. 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. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command.e 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. ), 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. 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. Common English Bible (CEB). 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 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