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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 1a When Maccabeus and his companions, under the Lords leadership, had recovered the temple and the city, Almanac: the Calendar and Lectionary for Common Worship. 2 Maccabees 10. 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 . 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. 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. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. (W) 37They killed Timothy, who was hiding in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Since he could not command the respect due to his high office, he ended his life by taking poison. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled into a very strong hold, called Gawra, where Chereas was governor. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. Regarding the dates in 1 and 2 Maccabees, see note on 1 Mc 1:10. 24Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews,[e] 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. 10We will now report about what occurred under Antiochus Eupator, that ungodly mans son, summarizing the distressful events of the dreadful wars. Macron had established peaceful relations with them in an attempt to make up for the wrongs they had suffered. 3 And having cleansed the temple they made another altar, and striking stones they took fire out of . 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. (E) 6They celebrated it for eight days with rejoicing, in the manner of the Festival of Booths,[a] remembering how not long before, during the Festival of Booths,[b] they had been wandering in the mountains and caves like wild animals. 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. 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. 24Timothy, who had been defeated by the Jews once before, had gathered a large number of cavalry from Asia and a tremendous force of mercenary troops and was now advancing to take Judea by armed attack. 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. 8Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year. reserved worldwide. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 18About 9,000 of the enemy, however, managed to take refuge in two easily defended forts, with everything they needed to withstand a siege. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 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. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Used by permission. 3 They cleansed the temple and made another altar. No longer able to maintain the respect that his office demanded, he committed suicide by taking poison. 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. 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. 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 Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 38 When this was done, they praised the Lord with psalms and thanksgiving, who had done so great things for Israel, and given them the victory. As an assurance of success and victory, the Jews had their courage and their trust in the Lord, but the Greeks made rage the driving force of their struggles. Victory over Timothy. For less than $5/mo. They gave safe harbor to those who were driven from Jerusalem and tried to keep the war going. 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. * [10:7] Rods entwined with leaves: the wreathed wands (thyrsoi) carried in processions honoring Dionysus (6:7) were apparently not regarded as distinctively pagan. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 2 Maccabees 10:7-17. 29When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces. 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. Victory over Timothy. The Feast of the Dedication is mentioned in the Gospel According to John, chapter 10:22-23. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they . 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. 6And they kept eight days with joy, after the manner of the feast of the tabernacles, remembering that not long before they had kept the feast of the tabernacles when they were in the mountains, and in dens like wild beasts. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. (M) 15Besides this, the Idumeans, who had control of important strongholds, were harassing the Jews; they received those who were banished from Jerusalem and endeavored to keep up the war. New International Version (NIV). 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. 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. Reading of the tenth chapter of 2 Maccabees from the Books of the Apocrypha KiVii app. * 14b When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. They accused him of abandoning Cyprus after Philometor had entrusted him with it, and of going back to Antiochus Epiphanes. 13As a result, he was accused before Eupator by the Kings Friends. 15At the same time the Idumeans, who held some strategic strongholds, were harassing the Jews; they welcomed fugitives from Jerusalem and endeavored to continue the war. 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. 25As he approached, the Maccabees followers prayed to God for help. 8And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year. 22So he put them to death as traitors, and without delay captured the two towers. Purification of the Temple. They rushed against the Idumean fortresses. Will you therefore please keep the days? 22He executed the traitors and then quickly took the two towers. 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. * [10:24] Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews: as recounted in 8:3033. 1 Now Maccabeus and his followers, the Lord leading them on, recovered the temple and the city; 2 and they tore down the altars which had been built in the public square by the foreigners, and also destroyed the sacred precincts. 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. [a] 6They celebrated eight days with cheer in a manner like the Festival of Booths, remembering how during the previous Festival of Booths they had been roaming about in mountains and caverns like animals. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 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. When Judas and his followers reach the Temple, they "recover the Temple and the city." (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. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 15At the same time the Idumeans, who held some strategic strongholds, were harassing the Jews; they welcomed fugitives from Jerusalem and endeavored to continue the war. 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. 23Judas was always successful in battle, and in his assault on those two forts he killed more than 20,000 men. 13Because of this, the kings political advisors[c] accused him before Eupator and branded him a traitor. 6The happy celebration lasted eight days, like the Festival of Shelters, and the people remembered how only a short time before, they had spent the Festival of Shelters wandering like wild animals in the mountains and living in caves. 3After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 11When Eupator succeeded to the kingdom, he put a certain Lysias in charge of the government as commander-in-chief of Coelesyria and Phoenicia. 15In addition to him, the Idumeans who controlled some strategic fortresses harassed the Jews. 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. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,* burned incense, and lighted lamps. 38On completing these exploits, they blessed, with hymns of grateful praise, the Lord who shows great kindness to Israel and grants them victory. 23He was successful in all things relating to war and killed more than twenty thousand men in the two towers. 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. Used by permission. * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. They had defeated the Persians, who had allowed the Jews to worship in Judea. The first expedition of Lysias. 33The followers of the Maccabee eagerly attacked the area for four days. DRA Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 31Twenty thousand five hundred of their foot soldiers and six hundred cavalry were slain. 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. 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. Select from the tabs above to view it online or to download or link it to your calendar on phone, tablet or computer. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. 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. More Victories by Judas. 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. 4:52; 1:54-59). 15At the same time the Idumeans, who held some strategic strongholds, were harassing the Jews; they welcomed fugitives from Jerusalem and endeavored to continue the war. These people in turn, after receiving seventy thousand drachmen,[e] allowed some of the enemy to slip away. 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. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 2 Maccabees 10 NRSA 2 Maccabees 10 1 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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 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. Victory over the Idumeans. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 7So 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[b] possible. They also set out the showbread. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. Judas purifying the Temple. ), Lev 23.40; Neh 8.15; 1 Macc 13.51; 2 Macc 14.4, 1 Macc 1.10; 6.17; 2 Macc 2.20; 4.21; 9.29. * [10:12] Ptolemy, called Macron: son of Dorymenes (4:45); he supported Antiochus IV in 168 B.C. 16Maccabeus and his companions, after public prayers asking God to be their ally, moved quickly against the strongholds of the Idumeans. 36During the distraction, others 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. a 3 With other similar words he exhorted . Revised Standard Version (RSV). 20But some of those in Simons force who were lovers of money let themselves be bribed by some of those in the towers; on receiving seventy thousand drachmas, they allowed a number of them to escape. 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. Accession of Antiochus V. 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. Why is 2 Maccabees 10 KJV - Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city: 2 Maccabees 10 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. 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