They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. get to know the Bible better! ). Purification of the Temple. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. Victory over the Idumeans. 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. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. Start FREE. Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. 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. 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. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. 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. 30Two of them took the Maccabee between them, completely protecting him against harm with their own armor, and they shot arrows and thunderbolts into the ranks of their opponents. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. 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. 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 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. (V) 33Then Maccabeus and his men were glad, and they besieged the fort for four days. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? (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. 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. 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. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. Yah willing, new chapters/books will be uploaded daily #Bible #Apocryp. * [10:3] Two years: three years according to 1Mc 1:54 and 4:52. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 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. 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. 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. 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.. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 28At dawn, each side attacked. 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. 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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. New International Version (NIV). 5On the anniversary of the temples defilement by foreigners, on that very day, the sanctuary was purified, on the twenty-fifth of the month, which is Kislev. 4:52; 1:54-59). The Temple Is Cleansed. 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. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. Or the present passage is not in chronological order. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. Courtesy of Open Bible. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 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. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 24Timothy, who was defeated by the Jews earlier, assembled a large number of foreign troops and brought many horses from Asia. But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. (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. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. (C) 4When they had done this, they fell prostrate and implored the Lord that they might never again fall into such misfortunes but that, if they should ever sin, they might be disciplined by him with forbearance and not be handed over to blasphemous and barbarous nations. 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. 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. 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. 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. They also set out the showbread. Why is If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 4After they had done all this, they lay face down on the ground and prayed that the Lord would never again let such disasters strike them. For less than $5/mo. Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. 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. 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 Select from the tabs above to view it online or to download or link it to your calendar on phone, tablet or computer. 2 Maccabees 10 NRSA 2 Maccabees 10 1 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. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 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. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. 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. Victory over Timothy. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 28 Now the sun being newly risen, they joined both together; the one part having together with their virtue their refuge also unto the Lord for a pledge of their success and victory: the other side making their rage leader of their battle. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. during his invasion of Cyprus. 1Mc 9:5052; 13:53). 14Gorgias, who became governor of the region, maintained a mercenary army and waged constant war against the Jews. CHAPTER 2. 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. 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 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. 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. 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. 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