They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed. 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. 26For us who have undertaken the toil of abbreviating, it is no light matter but calls for sweat and loss of sleep, 27just as it is not easy for one who prepares a banquet and seeks the benefit of others. * 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. 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. Start FREE. Victory over the Idumeans. 7But 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. 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. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. Purification of the Temple. 37 And killed Timotheus, that was hid in a certain pit, and Chereas his brother, with Apollophanes. Used by permission. * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. Victory over Timothy. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Start FREE. 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 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 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. GNT 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. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Purification of the Temple. 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. New International Version (NIV). 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. 3 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. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). In contrast to the positions of these scholars, the primary purpose of this article is to demonstrate that . 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. ). 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Perhaps there was more than one Timothy. 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. 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. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. Will you therefore please keep the days? 6The Jews celebrated joyfully for eight days as on the feast of Booths, remembering how, a little while before, they had spent the feast of Booths living like wild animals in the mountains and in caves. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. 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. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. All rights 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 . 2 Maccabees 10:4 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 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. 12Ptolemy, called Macron,[c] 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. 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. 5They rededicated the Temple on the twenty-fifth day of the month of Kislev, the same day of the same month on which the Temple had been desecrated by the Gentiles. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. The Almanac for 2022-23 is now available. Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. For less than $5/mo. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. 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. For less than $5/mo. 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. (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. 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. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. 7Carrying 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. 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. 35As the fifth day began, twenty of the young men among the Maccabees followers burned with anger because of the verbal insults, and they bravely attacked the wall. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. * [10:28] As soon as dawn broke: the same battle at dawn as in 1Mc 5:3034. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). 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New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 33Judas and his men besieged the fort for four days with great enthusiasm, 34but those inside trusted to the security of their positions and shouted all sorts of terrible insults against the Jews and their God. 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. 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 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