31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 3And with other similar words he exhorted them that the law should not depart from their hearts. 17After mounting a vigorous attack, they gained control of all the sites and held off those fighting on the wall. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. (O) 20But 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. 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. 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. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. DRA Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 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. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Less than $5/mo! 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. (E) 33For four days Maccabeus and his forces eagerly besieged the fortress. [f] 27After praying, they took up arms and moved out some distance from the city. Then they struck flints to make fire and they offered up sacrifices after a lapse of two years, and they prepared incense, lamps, and the sacred loaves. GNT Therefore bearing 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. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 2 Maccabees 10. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. See 1Mc 5:8 for the capture of Jazer. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 25But as the enemy forces were approaching, Judas and his men prayed to God. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 36Similarly, others climbed up and swung around on the defenders; they put the towers to the torch, spread the fire and burned the blasphemers alive. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Unable to command the respect due his office,[c] he took poison and ended his life.(L). 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. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. 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 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 34Those inside, relying on the strength of the place, kept repeating outrageous blasphemies and uttering abominable words. 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. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. 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. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. 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. 2 Maccabees - Chapter 10 Catholic Online Bible 2 Maccabees Chapter 10 1 Maccabaeus and his companions, under the Lord's guidance, restored the Temple and the city, 2 and pulled down the altars erected by the foreigners in the market place, as well as the shrines. Will you therefore please keep the days? 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. (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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 31 And there were slain of footmen twenty thousand and five hundred, and six hundred horsemen. 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. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. 2 One finds in the records that Jeremiah the prophet ordered those who were being deported to take some of the fire, as has been told, 2 and 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 Courtesy of Open Bible. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 2 Maccabees 1:10 "In the hundred fourscore and eighth year, the people that were at Jerusalem and in Judea, and the council, and Judas, sent greeting and health unto Aristobulus, king Ptolemeus' master, who was of the stock of the anointed priests, and to the Jews that were in Egypt:" King James Version (KJV) 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. 4After they had done these things, they bowed to the ground and pleaded with the Lord that they would not experience such misfortunes again, but if they should ever sin, they would be disciplined by him with fairness and not turned over to slanderous and barbaric nations. 2 Maccabees 10 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 10 Purification of the Temple. 2 Maccabees 10:8 Context. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 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. 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. 25At his approach, Maccabeus and his companions made supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins in sackcloth. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 31Twenty thousand five hundred were slaughtered, besides six hundred cavalry. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. 33 But they that were with Maccabeus laid siege against the fortress courageously four days. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 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. In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE). (S) 26Falling 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. Common English Bible (CEB). 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. 15Not only this, but the Idumeans themselves controlled certain strategic fortresses and were constantly harassing the Jews. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Start FREE. 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. 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. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Used by permission. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. The first expedition of Lysias took place before the death of Antiochus Epiphanes (1 Macc. 2 They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 2 Maccabees 7:5 MEANING. 9It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon[a] offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense . 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. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. For less than $5/mo. 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. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. 17They beat back those who were defending the walls and captured the fortresses, killing everyone they found, a total of about 20,000 people. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . Select from the tabs above to view it online or to download or link it to your calendar on phone, tablet or computer. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 24Timothy, who was defeated by the Jews earlier, assembled a large number of foreign troops and brought many horses from Asia. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 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. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city. In Daniel 6:10, Daniel trusts God to deliver him from the . 28At dawn, each side attacked. 36Similarly, others climbed up and swung around on the defenders; they put the towers to the torch, spread the fire and burned the blasphemers alive. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. (U) 30Two of them took Maccabeus between them and, shielding him with their own armor and weapons, they kept him from being wounded. The defeated nomads begged Judas to give pledges . 8 They ordained also by a common statute and decree, That every year those days should be kept of the whole nation of the Jews. 12 For Ptolemeus, that was called Macron, choosing rather to do justice unto the Jews for the wrong that had been done unto them, endeavoured to continue peace with them. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 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. Revised Standard Version (RSV). 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds.(Q). They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 11 After a hard fight, Judas and his companions, with God's help, were victorious. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. For less than $5/mo. 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. The one hundred and sixty-ninth year: i.e., of the Seleucid era, 143 B.C. (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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were cut down. 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