All rights reserved. Carrying 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. 11When this man received the kingdom, he appointed a certain Lysias as supreme governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia. 2they destroyed the altars erected by the foreigners in the marketplace and the sacred shrines. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 18 And because certain, who were no less than nine thousand, were fled together into two very strong castles, having all manner of things convenient to sustain the siege. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. 27After the prayer, they took up their weapons and advanced a considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close to the enemy. 6Some of those who followed him came up to mark the way, but could not find it. He came on, intending to take Judea by storm. 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. They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. 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. 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. More Victories by Judas. 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. 38When 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. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. 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. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. Judas purifying the Temple. 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. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. 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. < Go Back Bible Commentaries. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. 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. Start for FREE. 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 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. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. He heard himself called a traitor at every turn because he had abandoned Cyprus, which Philometor had entrusted to him, and had gone over to Antiochus Epiphanes. (10:11) and Gorgias's attacks on the Jews (10:14). New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE), New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. 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. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) 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. 14 But when Gorgias was governor of the holds, he hired soldiers, and nourished war continually with the Jews: 15 And therewithall the Idumeans, having gotten into their hands the most commodious holds, kept the Jews occupied, and receiving those that were banished from Jerusalem, they went about to nourish war. The Greeks now controlled most of the land between Macedonia to the north, Egypt to the south, and India in the East. * (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. Used by permission. Start FREE. Courtesy of Open Bible. 17After mounting a vigorous attack, they gained control of all the sites and held off those fighting on the wall. 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. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Purification of the Temple. Will you therefore please keep the days? 22Then he killed these men who had turned traitor and immediately captured the two towers. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! GNT 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. 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. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus, called Epiphanes. 3 They purified the Temple and built a new altar. 25 But when he drew near, they that were with Maccabeus turned themselves to pray unto God, and sprinkled earth upon their heads, and girded their loins with sackcloth. 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 the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 2 Maccabees 10:4 24Timothy, who was defeated by the Jews earlier, assembled a large number of foreign troops and brought many horses from Asia. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 32Timothy, however, fled to a well-fortified stronghold called Gazara, where Chaereas was in command. 7Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. Because Ptolemy no longer commanded the respect of his high office,[d] he poisoned himself and died. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. A third force broke down the gates and let in the rest of Judas' men to capture the city. Start FREE. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value!). 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. 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. 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. All rights 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. * Our prayer was heard: in the victory of the Maccabees. 14When Gorgias became governor of the region, he maintained a force of mercenaries and at every turn kept attacking the Jews. 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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 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. 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. 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 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. 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