1 Maccabees 2:45 kjva — Then Mattathias and his friends went round about, and pulled down the altars:

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Then Mattathias and his friends went round about, and pulled down the altars:”

— 1 Maccabees 2:45, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“And Mathathias and his friends went round about, and they threw down the altars:”
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1 Maccabees 2 — Context

Then came there unto him a company of Assideans who were mighty men of Israel, even all such as were voluntarily devoted unto the law.

Also all they that fled for persecution joined themselves unto them, and were a stay unto them.

So they joined their forces, and smote sinful men in their anger, and wicked men in their wrath: but the rest fled to the heathen for succour.

Then Mattathias and his friends went round about, and pulled down the altars:

And what children soever they found within the coast of Israel uncircumcised, those they circumcised valiantly.

They pursued also after the proud men, and the work prospered in their hand.

So they recovered the law out of the hand of the Gentiles, and out of the hand of kings, neither suffered they the sinner to triumph.

1 Maccabees 2:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Maccabees 2:45 say?

1 Maccabees 2:45 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then Mattathias and his friends went round about, and pulled down the altars:”

Where is 1 Maccabees 2:45 in the Bible?

1 Maccabees 2:45 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Maccabees, chapter 2, verse 45.

Who wrote 1 Maccabees?

1 Maccabees is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Jewish historian, likely tied to the Hasmonean court. Originally written in Hebrew (lost); preserved in Greek translation. A sober, restrained chronicle in the style of OT historical writing. It was written c. 100 BC.

What is the book of 1 Maccabees about?

1 Maccabees is the principal historical account of the Jewish revolt against Antiochus IV Epiphanes (167–134 BC). It tells of the priest Mattathias raising the standard of resistance, his son Judas "Maccabeus" winning improbable victories, the cleansing and rededication of the Temple (commemorated by Hanukkah), and the long careers of his brothers Jonathan and Simon. A defining story of faithful resistance under religious persecution.

What are the major themes of 1 Maccabees?

1 Maccabees explores themes including Faithfulness, Resistance, Temple, Covenant, Hanukkah. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Maccabees 2:45.

What translation should I read 1 Maccabees 2:45 in?

1 Maccabees 2:45 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Maccabees 2:45?

1 Maccabees 2:45 reads (KJVA): “Then Mattathias and his friends went round about, and pulled down the altars:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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