Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Meanwhile, Philip had been left at Antioch in charge of the government, but King Antiochus learned that he had revolted. The king did not know what to do, so he initiated peace talks with the Jews, agreed to their terms, and promised to be just in his treatment of them. To put the treaty into effect, he offered a sacrifice, gave a generous gift to show his respect for the Temple, New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge He fought with Judas: and was overcome. And when he understood that Philip, who had been left over the affairs, had rebelled at Antioch, he was in a consternation of mind, and entreating the Jews, and yielding to them, he swore to all things that seemed reasonable, and, being reconciled, offered sacrifice, honoured the temple, and left gifts. 2 Maccabees 13:21But Rhodocus, one of the Jews' army, disclosed the secrets to the enemies, so he was sought out, and taken up, and put in prison. 2 Maccabees 13:22 Again the king treated with them that were in Bethsura: gave his right hand: took theirs: and went away. 2 Maccabees 13:24 He embraced Machabeus, and made him governor and prince from Ptolemais unto the Gerrenians. 2 Maccabees 13:25 But when he was come to Ptolemais, the men of that city were much displeased with the conditions of the peace, being angry for fear they should break the covenant. Context 2 Maccabees 13…22Again the king treated with them that were in Bethsura: gave his right hand: took theirs: and went away. 23He fought with Judas: and was overcome. And when he understood that Philip, who had been left over the affairs, had rebelled at Antioch, he was in a consternation of mind, and entreating the Jews, and yielding to them, he swore to all things that seemed reasonable, and, being reconciled, offered sacrifice, honoured the temple, and left gifts. 24He embraced Machabeus, and made him governor and prince from Ptolemais unto the Gerrenians.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 13:21 But Rhodocus, one of the Jews' army, disclosed the secrets to the enemies, so he was sought out, and taken up, and put in prison. 2 Maccabees 13:22 Again the king treated with them that were in Bethsura: gave his right hand: took theirs: and went away. 2 Maccabees 13:24 He embraced Machabeus, and made him governor and prince from Ptolemais unto the Gerrenians. 2 Maccabees 13:25 But when he was come to Ptolemais, the men of that city were much displeased with the conditions of the peace, being angry for fear they should break the covenant. |