12 When he could no longer bear his own stench, he said, “It is right to be subject to God, and not to think one’s mortal self equal to God.” e 13 Then this vile man vowed to him who would never again show him mercy, the Sovereign Lord, 14 that the holy city, toward which he had been hurrying with the intention of leveling it to the ground and making it a common graveyard, he would now set free; 15 that the Jews, … 29 From thence they departed to Scythopolis, which lieth six hundred furlongs from Jerusalem. With great guile he besought them to let him go in safety, because he held the parents of most of them and the brothers of some and no consideration would be shown them. 20 But Maccabe′us arranged his army in divisions, set men[i] in command of the divisions, and hastened after Timothy, who had with him a hundred and twenty thousand infantry and two thousand five hundred cavalry. 12. 2 'May God prosper you, remembering his covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, his faithful servants. Now it is found in the descriptions of Jeremias the prophet, that he commanded them that went into captivity, to take the fire, as it hath been signified, and how he gave charge to them that were carried away into captivity. 9 He came upon the Jamnites also by night, and set fire on the haven and the navy, so that the light of the fire was seen at Jerusalem two hundred and forty furlongs off. 23 And Judas pressed the pursuit with the utmost vigor, putting the sinners to the sword, and destroyed as many as thirty thousand men. 3 And some men of Joppa did so ungodly a deed as this: they invited the Jews who lived among them to embark, with their wives and children, on boats which they had provided, as though there were no ill will to the Jews;[a] 4 and this was done by public vote of the city. 8 But learning that the men in Jam′nia meant in the same way to wipe out the Jews who were living among them, 9 he attacked the people of Jam′nia by night and set fire to the harbor and the fleet, so that the glow of the light was seen in Jerusalem, thirty miles[c] distant. 1 After these agreements were made, Lysias returned to the king, and the Jews went about their farming. But the most valiant Judas exhorted the people to keep themselves from sin, forasmuch as they saw before their … 37 In the language of their fathers he raised the battle cry, with hymns; then he charged against Gor′gias’ men when they were not expecting it, and put them to flight. Besides, that noble Judas exhorted the people to keep themselves from sin, forsomuch as they saw before their eyes the things that came to pass for the sins of those that were slain. The account described in 2 Maccabees 12:39-42, 44-45 is said to “presuppose purgatory” (p.128). 2 Maccabees 12 Incidents at Joppa and Jamnia. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our NEW "Know the Bible" series. 13 He went also about to make a bridge to a certain strong city, which was fenced about with walls, and inhabited by people of divers countries; and the name of it was Caspis. 2 Maccabees 12 1 When this agreement had been reached, Lysias returned to the king, and the Jews went about their farming. 42 And so betaking themselves to prayers, they besought him, that the sin which had been committed might be forgotten. But some of the governors in various places, Timothy and Apollonius the son of Gennaeus, as well as Hieronymus and Demophon, and in addition ... Read verse in Revised Standard Version w/ Apocrypha 18 But as for Timotheus, they found him not in the places: for before he had dispatched any thing, he departed from thence, having left a very strong garrison in a certain hold. Incidents at Joppa and Jamnia - When this agreement had been reached, Lys′ias returned to the king, and the Jews went about their … We also offer funeral pre-planning and carry a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns and burial containers. 26 Then Maccabeus marched forth to Carnion, and to the temple of Atargatis, and there he slew five and twenty thousand persons. 1 After these agreements were made, Lysias returned … Thus he made atonement for … 18 They did not find Timothy in that region, for he had by then departed from the region without accomplishing anything, though in one place he had left a very strong garrison. 7 Then, because the city’s gates were closed, he withdrew, intending to come again and root out the whole community of Joppa. 40 Now under the coats of every one that was slain they found things consecrated to the idols of the Jamnites, which is forbidden the Jews by the law. 30 But when the Jews that dwelt there had testified that the Scythopolitans dealt lovingly with them, and entreated them kindly in the time of their adversity; 31 They gave them thanks, desiring them to be friendly still unto them: and so they came to Jerusalem, the feast of the weeks approaching. 25 So when he had assured them with many words that he would restore them without hurt, according to the agreement, they let him go for the saving of their brethren. 42 And so betaking themselves to prayers, they besought him, that the sin which had been committed might be forgotten. 12. Then they went up to Jerusalem, as the feast of weeks was close at hand. CHAPTER 12. 45 But if he was looking to the splendid reward that is laid up for those who fall asleep in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought. 36 Now when they that were with Gorgias had fought long, and were weary, Judas called upon the Lord, that he would shew himself to be their helper and leader of the battle. "How ironic is this- I point to Catholic scholars who say it is not a plain reference, and this guy points to Luther who says it is! 14 And those who were within, relying on the strength of the walls and on their supply of provisions, behaved most insolently toward Judas and his men, railing at them and even blaspheming and saying unholy things. 45 And also in that he perceived that there was great favour laid up for those that died godly, it was an holy and good thought. 34 When they joined battle, it happened that a few of the Jews fell. CHAPTER 2. 2 But some of the local governors, Timothy and Apollonius, son of Gennaeus, * as also Hieronymus and Demophon, to say nothing of Nicanor, the commander of the Cyprians, would not allow them to live in peace and quiet. RSV Catholic Bible, Edition 2, Bonded Leather, Burgundy, RSV New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, Expanded Edition, hardcover, New Testament and Psalms for Men, Imitation Leather, Wonder Bible, The Talking New Testament Audio Player, Stars Edition - Presented in Dramatic Audio Theater (RSV), The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black - Imperfectly Imprinted Bibles. It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins. He set fire to the harbor by night, and burned the boats, and massacred those who had taken refuge there. 1 When the peace agreement between the Jews and the Syrians was completed, Lysias returned to the king, and the Jews went back to their farming. But the most valiant Judas exhorted the people to keep themselves from sin, forasmuch as they saw before their eyes what had happened, because of the sins of those that were slain. The Jews of Joppa Are Murdered. 2 Maccabees 12 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE) Chapter 12 Incidents at Joppa and Jamnia. 5 When Judas heard of this cruelty done unto his countrymen, he commanded those that were with him to make them ready. 11 After a hard fight Judas and his men won the victory, by the help of God. And it became clear to all that this was why these men had fallen. The Jews of Joppa Are Murdered. 20 And Maccabeus ranged his army by bands, and set them over the bands, and went against Timotheus, who had about him an hundred and twenty thousand men of foot, and two thousand and five hundred horsemen. 6 And calling upon God the righteous Judge, he came against those murderers of his brethren, and burnt the haven by night, and set the boats on fire, and those that fled thither he slew. And after the feast, called Pentecost, they went forth against Gorgias the governor of Idume´a, 33 who came out with three thousand men of foot and four hundred horsemen. Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 35 But a certain Dosith′eus, one of Bace′nor’s men, who was on horseback and was a strong man, caught hold of Gor′gias, and grasping his cloak was dragging him off by main strength, wishing to take the accursed man alive, when one of the Thracian horsemen bore down upon him and cut off his arm; so Gor′gias escaped and reached Mar′isa. The defeated nomads besought Judas to grant them pledges of friendship, promising to give him cattle and to help his people[e] in all other ways. 32 After the feast called Pentecost, they hastened against Gor′gias, the governor of Idume′a. 11 Whereupon there was a very sore battle; but Judas' side by the help of God got the victory; so that the Nomades of Arabia, being overcome, besought Judas for peace, promising both to give him cattle, and to pleasure him otherwise. Unlike 1 Maccabees, the style of 2 Maccabees suggests it was written in Koine … 2 Maccabees 12 King James Version KJV When these covenants were made, Lysias went unto the king, and the Jews were about their husbandry. Used by permission. Of Jeremias' hiding the ark at the time of the captivity. 2 Maccabees 12. 2 Maccabees 12 When these covenants were made, Lysias went unto the king, and the Jews were about their husbandry. 2 Maccabees 12 When this agreement had been reached, Lysias returned to the king, and the Jews went about their farming. 16 They took the city by the will of God, and slaughtered untold numbers, so that the adjoining lake, a quarter of a mile[g] wide, appeared to be running over with blood. 37 And with that he began in his own language, and sung psalms with a loud voice, and rushing unawares upon Gorgias' men, he put them to flight. 2 But some of the governors in various places, Timothy and Apollo′nius the son of Gennae′us, as well as Hiero′nymus and De′mophon, and in addition to these Nica′nor the governor of Cyprus, would not let them live quietly and in peace. Incidents at Joppa and Jamnia - When this agreement had been reached, Lys′ias returned to the king, and the Jews went about their farming. It is also found in the records, that Jeremy the prophet commanded them that were carried away to … And the noble Judas exhorted the people to keep themselves free from sin, for they had seen with their own eyes what had happened because of the sin of those who had fallen. After these pacts were made, Lysias proceeded on to the king, but the Jews undertook the work of agriculture. 32 And after the feast, called Pentecost, they went forth against Gorgias the governor of Idumea. 7 And when the town was shut up, he went backward, as if he would return to root out all them of the city of Joppa. 41 So they all blessed the ways of the Lord, the righteous Judge, who reveals the things that are hidden; 42 and they turned to prayer, beseeching that the sin which had been committed might be wholly blotted out. 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. 1 When the peace agreement between the Jews and the Syrians was completed, Lysias returned to the king, and the Jews went back to their farming. 13 He also attacked a certain city which was strongly fortified with earthworks[f] and walls, and inhabited by all sorts of Gentiles. 32 # Acts 2.1; 20.16; 1 Cor 16.8. 24 Moreover Timotheus himself fell into the hands of Dositheus and Sosipater, whom he besought with much craft to let him go with his life, because he had many of the Jews' parents, and the brethren of some of them, who, if they put him to death, should not be regarded. 2 Maccabees Chapter 12 43 And when he had made a gathering throughout the company to the sum of two thousand drachms of silver, he sent it to Jerusalem to offer a sin offering, doing therein very well and honestly, in that he was mindful of the resurrection: 28 But when Judas and his company had called upon Almighty God, who with his power breaketh the strength of his enemies, they won the city, and slew twenty and five thousand of them that were within. But some of the local governors, Timothy and Apollonius son of Gennaeus, as well as Hieronymus and Demop... Read verse in Good News Translation w/ Apocrypha 25 And when with many words he had confirmed his solemn promise to restore them unharmed, they let him go, for the sake of saving their brethren. As the seventh day was coming on, they purified themselves according to the custom, and kept the sabbath there. 2 Maccabees 12:43-46 - Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Hingham, MA and the surrounding communities. Why is As the seventh day was coming on, they purified themselves according to the custom, and they kept the sabbath there. 27 After the rout and destruction of these, he marched also against Ephron, a fortified city where Lys′ias dwelt with multitudes of people of all nationalities. Footnotes. 22 But when Judas his first band came in sight, the enemies, being smitten with fear and terror through the appearing of him who seeth all things, fled amain, one running into this way, another that way, so as that they were often hurt of their own men, and wounded with the points of their own swords. 36 Now when they that were with Gorgias had fought long, and were weary, Judas called upon the Lord, that he would shew himself to be their helper and leader of the battle. 2 Maccabees 12:39 Context. 21 Now when Timotheus had knowledge of Judas' coming, he sent the women and children and the other baggage unto a fortress called Carnion: for the town was hard to besiege, and uneasy to come unto, by reason of the straitness of all the places. 38 So Judas gathered his host, and came into the city of Odollam, And when the seventh day came, they purified themselves, as the custom was, and kept the sabbath in the same place. In doing this he acted very well and honorably, taking account of the resurrection. 15 Wherefore Judas with his company, calling upon the great Lord of the world, who without rams or engines of war did cast down Jericho in the time of Joshua, gave a fierce assault against the walls. 2 Maccabees 12. 33 Who came out with three thousand men of foot and four hundred horsemen. 39 On the next day, as by that time it had become necessary, Judas and his men went to take up the bodies of the fallen and to bring them back to lie with their kinsmen in the sepulchres of their fathers. 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