They showered arrows and thunderbolts on the enemy so that, confused and blinded, they were thrown into disorder and cut to pieces. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed* him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible. 30These five men surrounded Judas, protecting him with their own armor and showering the enemy with arrows and thunderbolts. 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. 30They surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept him from being wounded. 30 And took Maccabeus betwixt them, and covered him on every side weapons, and kept him safe, but shot arrows and lightnings against the enemies: so that being confounded with blindness, and full of trouble, they were killed. Others broke open the gates and let in the rest of the force, and they occupied the city. Used by permission. 2 Maccabees 10 1 Judas Maccabeus and his followers, under the leadership of the Lord, recaptured the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. He arrived intending to fight against Judea. 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. * [10:1423] Probably the same campaign of Judas against the Idumeans that is mentioned in 1Mc 5:13. Or the present passage is not in chronological order. 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. 32Timothy himself fled to a stronghold called Gazara, especially well garrisoned, where Chaereas was commander. Courtesy of Open Bible. CEB Gift & Award Black, Imitation Leather, CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible: Celebrate Wonder Edition, CEB Common English Bible Audio Edition with music - Luke and Acts - Unabridged Audiobook [Download], CEB Wesley Study Bible - Decotone Saddlebag Brown, CEB Common English Bible Catholic Edition (ePub) - eBook. Start for FREE. 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. 1 In the records it will be found that Jeremiah the prophet ordered the deportees to take some of the fire with them as indicated, 2 and that the prophet, in giving them the law, directed the deportees not to forget the commandments of the Lord or be led astray in their thoughts, when seeing the gold and silver idols and their adornments. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 3They cleansed the temple and made another altar. A drachme is equivalent in value to a typical days wage. 36At the same time, others climbed the walls on the other side of the fort and set the towers on fire. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Yah willing, new chapters/books will be uploaded daily #Bible #Apocryp. 3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 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. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?). Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? 2They demolished the altars that the foreigners built near the marketplace, as well as the sacred precincts. 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. Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the. 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. Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 9Such was the end of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes. 17Attacking them vigorously, they gained possession of the places and drove back all who fought upon the wall and slaughtered those whom they encountered, killing no fewer than twenty thousand. 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. Victory over Timothy. 22 So he slew those that were found traitors, and immediately took the two castles. 23Having success at arms in everything he undertook, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. 2 Maccabees 10:3. 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. 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. 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. Today this celebration is called anukkah. 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. 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. (T) 27And 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. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Purification of the Temple. 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed[g] him, along with his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. 9And so the matters concerning Antiochus called Epiphanes came to an end. 4:26-35). The enemy forces then became so confused and bewildered that they broke ranks, and the Jews cut them to pieces, 31slaughtering 20,500 infantry and 600 cavalry. (K) 13As a result he was accused before Eupator by the kings Friends. 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. For less than $5/mo. 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. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, routed in utter confusion. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men sprinkled dust on their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God. during his invasion of Cyprus. 1992 American Bible Society. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. Still others broke down the gates and let in the rest of the troops, who took possession of the city. 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 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. 10The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 16Since, therefore, we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. 8By public decree and vote they prescribed that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate these days every year. 34The men within, relying on the strength of the place, kept blaspheming terribly and uttering wicked words. [d] 14(B)When Gorgias became governor of the region, he employed foreign troops and used every opportunity to attack the Jews. 2 Maccabees 10 Common English Bible 10 The Maccabee and his companions, with the Lord leading them, recovered the temple and the city. 2One finds in the records that Jeremiah the prophet ordered those who were being deported to take some of the fire, as has been told, 2and 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 and their adornment. 23As he was successful at arms in all his undertakings, he destroyed more than twenty thousand in the two strongholds. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 37Timothy had hidden in a cistern, but they killed him, as well as his brother Chaereas and Apollophanes. 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