1 Maccabees 12
King James Version with ApocryphaTranslation
King James Version with Apocrypha
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1Now when Jonathan saw that time served him, he chose certain men, and sent them to Rome, for to confirm and renew the friendship that they had with them.
1Et vidit Jonathas quia tempus eum juvat, et elegit viros, et misit eos Romam statuere et renovare cum eis amicitiam:
2He sent letters also to the Lacedemonians, and to other places, for the same purpose.
2et ad Spartiatas, et ad alia loca misit epistolas secundum eamdem formam:
3So they went unto Rome, and entered into the senate, and said, Jonathan the high priest, and the people of the Jews, sent us unto you, to the end ye should renew the friendship, which ye had with them, and league, as in former time.
3et abierunt Romam, et intraverunt curiam, et dixerunt: Jonathas summus sacerdos, et gens Judæorum miserunt nos, ut renovaremus amicitiam et societatem secundum pristinum.
4Upon this the Romans gave them letters unto the governors of every place that they should bring them into the land of Judea peaceably.
4Et dederunt illis epistolas ad ipsos per loca, ut deducerent eos in terram Juda cum pace.
5And this is the copy of the letters which Jonathan wrote to the Lacedemonians:
5Et hoc est exemplum epistolarum, quas scripsit Jonathas Spartiatis:
6Jonathan the high priest, and the elders of the nation, and the priests, and the other of the Jews, unto the Lacedemonians their brethren send greeting:
6Jonathas summus sacerdos, et seniores gentis, et sacerdotes, et reliquus populus Judæorum, Spartiatis fratribus salutem.
7There were letters sent in times past unto Onias the high priest from Darius, who reigned then among you, to signify that ye are our brethren, as the copy here underwritten doth specify.
7Jampridem missæ erant epistolæ ad Oniam summum sacerdotem ab Ario, qui regnabat apud vos, quoniam estis fratres nostri, sicut rescriptum continet, quod subjectum est.
8At which time Onias entreated the ambassador that was sent honourably, and received the letters, wherein declaration was made of the league and friendship.
8Et suscepit Onias virum, qui missus fuerat, cum honore: et accepit epistolas, in quibus significabatur de societate et amicitia.
9Therefore we also, albeit we need none of these things, that we have the holy books of scripture in our hands to comfort us,
9Nos cum nullo horum indigeremus, habentes solatio sanctos libros, qui sunt in manibus nostris,
10Have nevertheless attempted to send unto you for the renewing of brotherhood and friendship, lest we should become strangers unto you altogether: for there is a long time passed since ye sent unto us.
10maluimus mittere ad vos renovare fraternitatem et amicitiam, ne forte alieni efficiamur a vobis: multa enim tempora transierunt, ex quo misistis ad nos.
11We therefore at all times without ceasing, both in our feasts, and other convenient days, do remember you in the sacrifices which we offer, and in our prayers, as reason is, and as it becometh us to think upon our brethren:
11Nos ergo in omni tempore sine intermissione in diebus solemnibus, et ceteris, quibus oportet, memores sumus vestri in sacrificiis quæ offerimus, et in observationibus, sicut fas est, et decet meminisse fratrum.
12And we are right glad of your honour.
12Lætamur itaque de gloria vestra.
13As for ourselves, we have had great troubles and wars on every side, forsomuch as the kings that are round about us have fought against us.
13Nos autem circumdederunt multæ tribulationes, et multa prælia, et impugnaverunt nos reges qui sunt in circuitu nostro.
14Howbeit we would not be troublesome unto you, nor to others of our confederates and friends, in these wars:
14Noluimus ergo vobis molesti esse, neque ceteris sociis et amicis nostris in his præliis:
15For we have help from heaven that succoureth us, so as we are delivered from our enemies, and our enemies are brought under foot.
15habuimus enim de cælo auxilium, et liberati sumus nos, et humiliati sunt inimici nostri.
16For this cause we chose Numenius the son of Antiochus, and Antipater the son of Jason, and sent them unto the Romans, to renew the amity that we had with them, and the former league.
16Elegimus itaque Numenium Antiochi filium, et Antipatrem Jasonis filium, et misimus ad Romanos renovare cum eis amicitiam et societatem pristinam.
17We commanded them also to go unto you, and to salute and to deliver you our letters concerning the renewing of our brotherhood.
17Mandavimus itaque eis ut veniant etiam ad vos, et salutent vos, et reddant vobis epistolas nostras de innovatione fraternitatis nostræ.
18Wherefore now ye shall do well to give us an answer thereto.
18Et nunc benefacietis respondentes nobis ad hæc.
19And this is the copy of the letters which Oniares sent.
19Et hoc est rescriptum epistolarum quod miserat Oniæ:
20Areus king of the Lacedemonians to Onias the high priest, greeting:
20Arius rex Spartiatarum Oniæ sacerdoti magno salutem.
21It is found in writing, that the Lacedemonians and Jews are brethren, and that they are of the stock of Abraham:
21Inventum est in scriptura de Spartiatis, et Judæis, quoniam sunt fratres, et quod sunt de genere Abraham.
22Now therefore, since this is come to our knowledge, ye shall do well to write unto us of your prosperity.
22Et nunc ex quo hæc cognovimus, benefacitis scribentes nobis de pace vestra.
23We do write back again to you, that your cattle and goods are our’s, and our’s are your’s We do command therefore our ambassadors to make report unto you on this wise.
23Sed et nos rescripsimus vobis: Pecora nostra, et possessiones nostræ, vestræ sunt: et vestræ, nostræ: mandavimus itaque hæc nuntiari vobis.
24Now when Jonathan heard that Demebius’ princes were come to fight against him with a greater host than afore,
24Et audivit Jonathas quoniam regressi sunt principes Demetrii cum exercitu multo supra quam prius, pugnare adversus eum:
25He removed from Jerusalem, and met them in the land of Amathis: for he gave them no respite to enter his country.
25et exiit ab Jerusalem, et occurrit eis in Amathite regione: non enim dederat eis spatium ut ingrederentur regionem ejus.
26He sent spies also unto their tents, who came again, and told him that they were appointed to come upon them in the night season.
26Et misit speculatores in castra eorum: et reversi renuntiaverunt quod constituunt supervenire illis nocte.
27Wherefore so soon as the sun was down, Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms, that all the night long they might be ready to fight: also he sent forth centinels round about the host.
27Cum occidisset autem sol, præcepit Jonathas suis vigilare, et esse in armis paratos ad pugnam tota nocte: et posuit custodes per circuitum castrorum.
28But when the adversaries heard that Jonathan and his men were ready for battle, they feared, and trembled in their hearts, and they kindled fires in their camp.
28Et audierunt adversarii quod paratus est Jonathas cum suis in bello: et timuerunt, et formidaverunt in corde suo: et accenderunt focos in castris suis.
29Howbeit Jonathan and his company knew it not till the morning: for they saw the lights burning.
29Jonathas autem, et qui cum eo erant, non cognoverunt usque mane: videbant autem luminaria ardentia,
30Then Jonathan pursued after them, but overtook them not: for they were gone over the river Eleutherus.
30et secutus est eos Jonathas, et non comprehendit eos: transierant enim flumen Eleutherum.
31Wherefore Jonathan turned to the Arabians, who were called Zabadeans, and smote them, and took their spoils.
31Et divertit Jonathas ad Arabas, qui vocantur Zabadæi: et percussit eos, et accepit spolia eorum.
32And removing thence, he came to Damascus, and so passed through all the country,
32Et junxit, et venit Damascum, et perambulabat omnem regionem illam.
33Simon also went forth, and passed through the country unto Ascalon, and the holds there adjoining, from whence he turned aside to Joppa, and won it.
33Simon autem exiit, et venit usque ad Ascalonem, et ad proxima præsidia: et declinavit in Joppen, et occupavit eam
34For he had heard that they would deliver the hold unto them that took Demetrius’ part; wherefore he set a garrison there to keep it.
34(audivit enim quod vellent præsidium tradere partibus Demetrii), et posuit ibi custodes ut custodirent eam.
35After this came Jonathan home again, and calling the elders of the people together, he consulted with them about building strong holds in Judea,
35Et reversus est Jonathas, et convocavit seniores populi, et cogitavit cum eis ædificare præsidia in Judæa,
36And making the walls of Jerusalem higher, and raising a great mount between the tower and the city, for to separate it from the city, that so it might be alone, that men might neither sell nor buy in it.
36et ædificare muros in Jerusalem, et exaltare altitudinem magnam inter medium arcis et civitatis, ut separaret eam a civitate, ut esset ipsa singulariter, et neque emant, neque vendant.
37Upon this they came together to build up the city, forasmuch as part of the wall toward the brook on the east side was fallen down, and they repaired that which was called Caphenatha.
37Et convenerunt ut ædificarent civitatem: et cecidit murus qui erat super torrentem ab ortu solis, et reparavit eum, qui vocatur Caphetetha:
38Simon also set up Adida in Sephela, and made it strong with gates and bars.
38et Simon ædificavit Adiada in Sephela, et munivit eam, et imposuit portas et seras.
39Now Tryphon went about to get the kingdom of Asia, and to kill Antiochus the king, that he might set the crown upon his own head.
39Et cum cogitasset Tryphon regnare Asiæ, et assumere diadema, et extendere manum in Antiochum regem:
40Howbeit he was afraid that Jonathan would not suffer him, and that he would fight against him; wherefore he sought a way how to take Jonathan, that he might kill him. So he removed, and came to Bethsan.
40timens ne forte non permitteret eum Jonathas, sed pugnaret adversus eum, quærebat comprehendere eum, et occidere. Et exsurgens abiit in Bethsan.
41Then Jonathan went out to meet him with forty thousand men chosen for the battle, and came to Bethsan.
41Et exivit Jonathas obviam illi cum quadraginta millibus virorum electorum in prælium, et venit Bethsan.
42Now when Tryphon saw Jonathan came with so great a force, he durst not stretch his hand against him;
42Et vidit Tryphon quia venit Jonathas cum exercitu multo ut extenderet in eum manus: timuit,
43But received him honourably, and commended him unto all his friends, and gave him gifts, and commanded his men of war to be as obedient unto him, as to himself.
43et excepit eum cum honore, et commendavit eum omnibus amicis suis, et dedit ei munera: et præcepit exercitibus suis ut obedirent ei, sicut sibi.
44Unto Jonathan also he said, Why hast thou brought all this people to so great trouble, seeing there is no war betwixt us?
44Et dixit Jonathæ: Ut quid vexasti universum populum, cum bellum nobis non sit?
45Therefore send them now home again, and choose a few men to wait on thee, and come thou with me to Ptolemais, for I will give it thee, and the rest of the strong holds and forces, and all that have any charge: as for me, I will return and depart: for this is the cause of my coming.
45et nunc remitte eos in domos suas: elige autem tibi viros paucos, qui tecum sint, et veni mecum Ptolemaidam, et tradam eam tibi, et reliqua præsidia, et exercitum, et universos præpositos negotii: et conversus abibo: propterea enim veni.
46So Jonathan believing him did as he bade him, and sent away his host, who went into the land of Judea.
46Et credidit ei, et fecit sicut dixit: et dimisit exercitum, et abierunt in terram Juda.
47And with himself he retained but three thousand men, of whom he sent two thousand into Galilee, and one thousand went with him.
47Retinuit autem secum tria millia virorum: ex quibus remisit in Galilæam duo millia: mille autem venerunt cum eo.
48Now as soon as Jonathan entered into Ptolemais, they of Ptolemais shut the gates and took him, and all them that came with him they slew with the sword.
48Ut autem intravit Ptolemaidam Jonathas, clauserunt portas civitatis Ptolemenses, et comprehenderunt eum: et omnes qui cum eo intraverant, gladio interfecerunt.
49Then sent Tryphon an host of footmen and horsemen into Galilee, and into the great plain, to destroy all Jonathan’s company.
49Et misit Tryphon exercitum et equites in Galilæam et in campum magnum, ut perderent omnes socios Jonathæ.
50But when they knew that Jonathan and they that were with him were taken and slain, they encouraged one another; and went close together, prepared to fight.
50At illi cum cognovissent quia comprehensus est Jonathas, et periit, et omnes qui cum eo erant, hortati sunt semetipsos, et exierunt parati in prælium.
51They therefore that followed upon them, perceiving that they were ready to fight for their lives, turned back again.
51Et videntes hi qui insecuti fuerant, quia pro anima res est illis, reversi sunt:
52Whereupon they all came into the land of Judea peaceably, and there they bewailed Jonathan, and them that were with him, and they were sore afraid; wherefore all Israel made great lamentation.
52illi autem venerunt omnes cum pace in terram Juda. Et planxerunt Jonathan, et eos qui cum ipso fuerant, valde: et luxit Israël luctu magno.
53Then all the heathen that were round about then sought to destroy them: for said they, They have no captain, nor any to help them: now therefore let us make war upon them, and take away their memorial from among men.
53Et quæsierunt omnes gentes quæ erant in circuitu eorum conterere eos: dixerunt enim:
no verse 54 in this text
54Non habent principem et adjuvantem: nunc ergo expugnemus illos, et tollamus de hominibus memoriam eorum.
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