5On the anniversary of the day on which the temple had been profaned by the foreigners, that is, the twenty-fifth of the same month Kislev, the purification of the temple took place. 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 5On the anniversary of the day on which the temple had been profaned by the foreigners, that is, the twenty-fifth of the same month Kislev, the purification of the temple took place. 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. 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. They accused him of abandoning Cyprus after Philometor had entrusted him with it, and of going back to Antiochus Epiphanes. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. 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. 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. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Abstract. (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. 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. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 2 Maccabees 10. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. 34 And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words. 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 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. GNT 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 12 For Ptolemeus, that was called Macron, choosing rather to do justice unto the Jews for the wrong that had been done unto them, endeavoured to continue peace with them. 12Ptolemy, called Macron, took the lead in showing justice to the Jews because of the wrongs done to them, and he tried to handle matters concerning them peacefully. Start FREE. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 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. 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. 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. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! (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. 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. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. (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. reserved worldwide. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 3They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 2 Maccabees 1:10 "In the hundred fourscore and eighth year, the people that were at Jerusalem and in Judea, and the council, and Judas, sent greeting and health unto Aristobulus, king Ptolemeus' master, who was of the stock of the anointed priests, and to the Jews that were in Egypt:" King James Version (KJV) 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. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. For less than $5/mo. 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. 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. 29When the battle became fierce, five magnificent men from heaven appeared to the enemy, riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jews. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. ). Start FREE. Purification of the Temple. 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. 6The happy celebration lasted eight days, like the Festival of Shelters, and the people remembered how only a short time before, they had spent the Festival of Shelters wandering like wild animals in the mountains and living in caves. Please double check that the chapter and verse are correct and that the book name is spelled correctly. 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. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 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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. 29For as the master builder of a new house must be concerned with the whole construction, while the one who undertakes its painting and decoration has to consider only what is suitable for its adornment, such in my judgment is the case with us. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. 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. 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Victory over the Idumeans. They also set out the showbread. 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. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 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. 14In the same way Judas also collected all the books that had been lost on account of the war which had come upon us, and they are in our possession. 21 But when it was told Maccabeus what was done, he called the governors of the people together, and accused those men, that they had sold their brethren for money, and set their enemies free to fight against them. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Victory over Timothy. (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. After purifying the Temple, they, please review our Privacy Policy or us! 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