Good News Translation (GNT). Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. They accused him of abandoning Cyprus after Philometor had entrusted him with it, and of going back to Antiochus Epiphanes. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. ), 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. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. 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 View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 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. 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. 35But at dawn of the fifth day, twenty young men in the army of Maccabeus, fired with anger because of the blasphemies, bravely stormed the wall and with savage fury cut down everyone they met. 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. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. (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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 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. 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. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. (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. reserved worldwide. 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. 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. 2One finds in the records that Jeremiah the prophet ordered those who were being deported to take some of the fire, as has been told, 2and 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 and their adornment. All rights 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. 18When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers well equipped to withstand a siege, 19Maccabeus left Simon and Joseph, and also Zacchaeus and his troops, a force sufficient to besiege them, and he himself set off for places where he was more urgently needed. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). ). 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. 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. Victory over Timothy. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 4:26-35). 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. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. 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. 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. CHAPTER 2. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. 2 Maccabees 10:2. 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. For we have hope in God that he will soon have mercy upon us and will gather us from everywhere under heaven into his holy place, for he has rescued us from great evils and has purified the place. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 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. Thrown into confusion by blindness, the enemy then ran off in different directions, filled with terror. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. during his invasion of Cyprus. For less than $5/mo. 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. 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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. 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. 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 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. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. * [10:37] Timothythey killed: apparently Timothy is still alive in 12:2, 1825. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 2 Maccabees 10. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. GNT 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. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. For less than $5/mo. [a] 6They celebrated eight days with cheer in a manner like the Festival of Booths, remembering how during the previous Festival of Booths they had been roaming about in mountains and caverns like animals. 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. The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. (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. 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. ). 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? In contrast to the positions of these scholars, the primary purpose of this article is to demonstrate that . They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? Purification of the Temple. 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. ), 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. Therefore, the account of the repossession and rededication of Jerusalem and the temple must have come earlier in 2 Maccabees. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 1992 American Bible Society. 27When they had finished praying, they took up their weapons, went out a good distance from Jerusalem, and stopped for the night not far from the enemy. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. 24Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews,[e] 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. 1 In the records it will be found that Jeremiah the prophet ordered the deportees to take some of the fire with them as indicated, 2 and that the prophet, in giving them the law, directed the deportees not to forget the commandments of the Lord or be led astray in their thoughts, when seeing the gold and silver idols and their adornments. 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. All rights reserved. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. Victory over Timothy. 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. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 Bible Options | + Text Size Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. 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. They also set out the showbread. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack 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). 1a 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. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. In Daniel 9:4-19, Daniel pleads with God for mercy and forgiveness, and in 2 Maccabees 7:37-38, the Jews offer up prayers and supplication to God for mercy. 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 . 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. Abstract. 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. 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. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 2 Maccabees 10:8 Context. * [10:3] Two years: three years according to 1Mc 1:54 and 4:52. 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. 17After mounting a vigorous attack, they gained control of all the sites and held off those fighting on the wall. 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. 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. 8 Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. 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