1 Maccabees 2:8 kjva — Her temple is become as a man without glory.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Her temple is become as a man without glory.”

— 1 Maccabees 2:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“The holy places are come into the hands of strangers her temple is become as a man without honour.”
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1 Maccabees 2 — Context

Eleazar, called Avaran: and Jonathan, whose surname was Apphus.

And when he saw the blasphemies that were committed in Juda and Jerusalem,

He said, Woe is me! wherefore was I born to see this misery of my people, and of the holy city, and to dwell there, when it was delivered into the hand of the enemy, and the sanctuary into the hand of strangers?

Her temple is become as a man without glory.

Her glorious vessels are carried away into captivity, her infants are slain in the streets, her young men with the sword of the enemy.

What nation hath not had a part in her kingdom and gotten of her spoils?

All her ornaments are taken away; of a free woman she is become a bondslave.

1 Maccabees 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Maccabees 2:8 say?

1 Maccabees 2:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Her temple is become as a man without glory.”

Where is 1 Maccabees 2:8 in the Bible?

1 Maccabees 2:8 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Maccabees, chapter 2, verse 8.

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 2:8.

What translation should I read 1 Maccabees 2:8 in?

1 Maccabees 2:8 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 2:8?

1 Maccabees 2:8 reads (KJVA): “Her temple is become as a man without glory.” 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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