9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. 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. 13The same things are reported in the records and in the memoirs of Nehemiah, and also that he founded a library and collected the books about the kings and prophets, and the writings of David, and letters of kings about votive offerings. 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. Today this celebration is called anukkah. 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. 11And Moses said, They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten. 12Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. Copyright 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 6 And they kept the eight days with gladness, as in the feast of the tabernacles, remembering that not long afore they had held the feast of the tabernacles, when as they wandered in the mountains and dens like beasts. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. 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. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Therefore, carrying 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. CHAPTER 2. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA). New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. 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. For less than $5/mo. 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 also set out the showbread. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. 10 a When the Jews had gone about a mile from there * in the march against Timothy, they were attacked by Arabians numbering at least five thousand foot soldiers and five hundred cavalry. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 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. For less than $5/mo. Less than $5/mo! 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. 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. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 10:3), while 1 Maccabees places this differently (1 Macc. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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 10:1-2 (NRSV) 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. (F) 7Therefore, carrying ivy-wreathed wands and beautiful branches and also palm fronds, they offered hymns of thanksgiving to him who had given success to the purifying of his own holy place. 36 Others likewise ascending after them, whiles they were busied with them that were within, burnt the towers, and kindling fires burnt the blasphemers alive; and others broke open the gates, and, having received in the rest of the army, took the city. View 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 as text-only. 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. 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. Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. 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. This force was large enough to continue the siege, 20but some of Simon's men were greedy, and when they were offered 140 pounds of silver, they let some of the enemy escape from the forts. Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. All rights * 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. The Temple Is Cleansed. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. Purification of the Temple. 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. 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. (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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! ). 1Mc 9:5052; 13:53). Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 37They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. 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. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. 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. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 3They cleansed the temple and made another altar. 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. They slaughtered all those they encountered, killing at least twenty thousand. 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. 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. 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. 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. 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. For less than $5/mo. 8They voted and issued a public decree that all Jews should celebrate these days each year. 32Timothy himself escaped to the strongly defended fort of Gezer, where his brother Chaereas was in command. 3 They purified the sanctuary and made another altar of sacrifice; then, striking fire out of flint, they offered 2They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built. 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. Common English Bible (CEB). 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 (Original 1611 KJV Bible) >> This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 King James Version, the 'HE' Bible, for 2 Maccabees Chapter 10. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. (G) 8They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 16The Maccabee and his followers were praying and calling on God to help them. Therefore, the account of the repossession and rededication of Jerusalem and the temple must have come earlier in 2 Maccabees. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. 20Some men in the towers bribed greedy people around Simon. 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. 38With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them. 14When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . Used by permission. get to know the Bible better! 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 2 Maccabees states that Judas purifies the Temple two years after the altar had been desecrated (2 Macc. GNT 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. 13 Whereupon being accused of the king's friends before Eupator, and called traitor at every word because he had left Cyprus, that Philometor had committed unto him, and departed to Antiochus Epiphanes, and seeing that he was in no honourable place, he was so discouraged, that he poisoned himself and died. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. Judas purifying the Temple. Therefore, carrying ivy-wreathed wands and beautiful branches and also palm fronds, they offered hymns of thanksgiving to him who had given success to the purifying of his own holy place. Purification of the Temple. Abstract. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 2 Maccabees 10:4 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. (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. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. * [10:3] Two years: three years according to 1Mc 1:54 and 4:52. Victory over the Idumeans. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. (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). The one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. 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