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. 10 Now 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. 2 Maccabees 10. 2 He had entered the city called Persepolis and attempted to rob the temples and gain control of the city. 19 Judas 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. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. The Rededication of the Temple(1 Macc 4.36–61) Judas Maccabaeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 15 Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:49 PM 25 December, 2016. 17 Attacking them vigorously, they gained possession of the places, and beat off all who fought upon the wall, and slaughtered those whom they encountered, killing no fewer than twenty thousand. 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. Nicanor: probably distinct from the Nicanor of 14:2. 1 Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: 2 But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. The Second Book of Maccabees, also called 2 Maccabees, is a deuterocanonical book originally in Greek which focuses on the Maccabean Revolt against Antiochus IV Epiphanes and concludes with the defeat of the Seleucid Empire general Nicanor in 161 BC by Judas Maccabeus, the hero of the hard work.. This work no longer exists, but is the basis for 2 Maccabees.) 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. It was also declared, that he being wise offered the sacrifice of dedication, and of the finishing of … 2 Maccabees 10 Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. 6 They celebrated it for eight days with rejoicing, in the manner of the festival of booths, remembering how not long before, during the festival of booths, they had been wandering in the mountains and caves like wild animals. 8 So when Philip saw that this man increased by little and little, and that things prospered with him still more and more, he wrote unto Ptolemeus, the governor of Celosyria and Phenice, to yield more aid to the king's affairs. 5 It 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. 36 At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 2 Maccabees 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 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. The Rededication of the Temple (1 Maccabees 4.36-61) 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 26 Falling 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 2:19-32. 25 But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. 3 They cleansed the temple and made another altar. In fact, everyone called Macron a traitor. 28 Just as dawn was breaking, the two armies joined battle, the one having as pledge of success and victory not only their valor but also their reliance on the Lord, while the other made rage their leader in the fight. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 33 Judas and his men besieged the fort for four days with great enthusiasm, 34 but those inside trusted to the security of their positions and shouted all sorts of terrible insults against the Jews and their God. 4 When 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. 8 Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. This history includes battles with Antiochus IV … 2 Maccabees 10 Good News Translation (GNT) The Rededication of the Temple 10 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. 12 Ptolemy, 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. 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. 1 The Simon mentioned above as the informer about the funds against his own country slandered Onias as the one who incited Heliodorus and instigated the whole miserable affair. Read verse in King James Version w/ Apocrypha 30 Two of them took Maccabeus between them, and shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. 31 Twenty thousand five hundred were slaughtered, besides six hundred cavalry. 8 They decreed by public edict, ratified by vote, that the whole nation of the Jews should observe these days every year. 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. 9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end. They begged him to be merciful when he punished them for future sins and not hand them over any more to barbaric, pagan Gentiles. 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And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out … Unable to command the respect due his office,[a] he took poison and ended his life. 1 2 MACCABEES A Le er to the Jews in Egypt 1 5e Jews in Jerusalem and those in the land of Judea, To their Jewish kindred in Egypt, Greetings and true peace. 20 But 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. 13 As a result the King's Friends went to Eupator and accused Macron of treachery, because he had abandoned the island of Cyprus, which King Philometor of Egypt had placed under his command, and had gone over to Antiochus Epiphanes. 27 When 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. 10–26 parallel the account given in 1 Mc 5:9–13, 24–54 of Judas’ campaign in northern Transjordan. 10. 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. George Leo Haydock. 10 Now 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. 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. 9 Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. 35 But 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. 23 Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. Sign up for these short lessons that answer basic questions about the Bible. 21 When word of what had happened came to Maccabeus, he gathered the leaders of the people, and accused these men of having sold their kindred for money by setting their enemies free to fight against them. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible (CEB) 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 10. Why is 2 Maccabees shown with the King James Bible? (1 Maccabees 4.36-41) 1Now Maccabe´us and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: 2#1 Macc 1.47,54.but the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 2 Maccabees 10 King James Version KJV Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and also the chapels, they pulled down. 32 Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. Punishment and Death of Antiochus IV. 12 Ptolemy, 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. 7 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. Read verse in New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha 2:13 Nehemiah’s memoirs: a lost apocryphal work, or perhaps Neh 1–7, 11–13. 5 They 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. (1 Maccabees 6.10-13) 11 # 2 Macc 7.37. 35 At dawn on the fifth day, twenty of Judas' men, burning with anger at these insults, bravely climbed the wall and with savage fury chopped down everyone they met. 17 They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. 1 Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: 2 But the altars which the heathen had built in the open street, and … CHAPTER 4. CHAPTER 9. 27 And 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. The Temple Is Cleansed. Here therefore, being plagued, he began to leave off his great pride, and to come to the knowledge of himself by the scourge of God, his pain increasing every moment. 2 He dared to brand as a schemer against the government the man who was the benefactor of the city, the protector of his compatriots, and a zealous defender of the laws. 16 So Judas Maccabeus and his men, after offering prayers for God's help, rushed out and made a vigorous attack against the Idumean fortresses. 2 Maccabees 10 Now Maccabeus and his followers, the Lord leading them on, recovered the temple and the city; and they tore down the altars which had been built in the public square by the foreigners, and also destroyed the sacred precincts. 30 These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. 23 Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 2 Maccabees: 10. Read verse in Revised Standard Version w/ Apocrypha Then they struck flints to make fire and they offered up sacrifices after a lapse of two years, and … They tore down the altars w 29 When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. 3–7), but from a place in Transjordan; vv. 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. 2 Maccabees 10 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was originally compiled by priest and biblical scholar Rev. 38 When it was over, the Jews celebrated by singing hymns and songs of thanksgiving to the Lord, who had shown them great kindness and had given them victory. 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. 2:11 The statement attributed here to Moses seems to be based on Lv 10:16–20. They welcomed those who fled from Jerusalem and did everything they could to keep the country in a perpetual state of war. 2 May God do good to you, and may he remember his covenant with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, his faithful servants. 16 But Maccabeus and his forces, after making solemn supplication and imploring God to fight on their side, rushed to the strongholds of the Idumeans. 22 Then he executed the traitors and immediately captured the two forts. 8–9) or Joppa (vv. 22 Then he killed these men who had turned traitor, and immediately captured the two towers. 37 They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. These hints may be telling, but we must turn to 2 Maccabees 10 for the surest confirmation of this sound explanation for the eight-day length of the Festival of Lights. 14 When Gorgias became governor of Idumea, he kept a force of mercenaries and attacked the Jews at every opportunity. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. * 1 a About that time Antiochus retreated in disgrace from the region of Persia. Read verse in Common English Bible w/ Apocrypha 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. 18 When at least nine thousand took refuge in two very strong towers well equipped to withstand a siege, 19 Maccabeus 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. 36 Others who 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. 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