1 Macabeus 11
Bíblia Portuguesa Mundial (Brazilian Portuguese)
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
1Então o rei do Egito reuniu forças tão numerosas como a areia à beira-mar e muitos navios, e procurou apoderar-se do reino de Alexandre por meio de engano e acrescentá-lo ao seu próprio reino.
1And the king of Egypt gathered together an army, like the sand that lieth upon the sea shore, and many ships: and he sought to get the kingdom of Alexander by deceit, and join it to his own kingdom.
2Entrou na Síria com palavras de paz, e os habitantes das cidades abriram-lhe os portões e foram recebê-lo, pois o rei Alexandre havia ordenado que o recebessem, porque ele era seu sogro.
2And he went out into Syria with peaceable words, and they opened to him the cities, and met him: for king Alexander had ordered them to go forth to meet him, because he was his father in law.
3À medida que entrava nas cidades, Ptolomeu colocava tropas em cada uma delas como guarnição.
3Now when Ptolemee entered into the cities, he put garrisons of soldiers in every city.
4Quando se aproximou de Azoto, mostraram-lhe o templo de Dagom queimado, Azoto e seus arredores destruídos, os cadáveres espalhados e os que haviam sido queimados na guerra, pois tinham amontoado os corpos ao longo do caminho do rei.
4And when he came near to Azotus, they shewed him the temple of Dagon that was burnt with fire, and Azotus, and the suburbs thereof that were destroyed, and the bodies that were cast abroad, and the graves of them that were slain in the battle, which they had made near the way.
5Contaram ao rei o que Jônatas havia feito, para lançar culpa sobre ele, mas o rei ficou em silêncio.
5And they told the king that Jonathan had done these things, to make him odious: but the king held his peace.
6Jônatas encontrou-se com o rei em Jope com grande pompa. Eles se cumprimentaram e passaram a noite ali.
6And Jonathan came to meet the king at Joppe with glory, and they saluted one another, and they lodged there.
7Jônatas acompanhou o rei até o rio chamado Eleutero e depois voltou para Jerusalém.
7And Jonathan went with the king as far as the river, called Eleutherus: and he returned into Jerusalem.
8O rei Ptolomeu tomou o controle das cidades da costa marítima até Selêucia, junto ao mar, e começou a planejar o mal contra Alexandre.
8And king Ptolemee got the dominion of the cities by the sea side, even to Seleucia, and he devised evil designs against Alexander.
9Enviou embaixadores ao rei Demétrio, dizendo: “Venha! Façamos uma aliança um com o outro. Eu lhe darei minha filha, que está com Alexandre, e você reinará sobre o reino de seu pai.
9And he sent ambassadors to Demetrius, saying: Come, let us make a league between us, and I will give thee my daughter whom Alexander hath, and thou shalt reign in the kingdom of thy father.
10Pois me arrependo de ter dado minha filha a ele, porque tentou me matar.”
10For I repent that I have given him my daughter: for he hath sought to kill me.
11Ele acusou Alexandre dessa maneira porque cobiçava seu reino.
11And he slandered him, because he coveted his kingdom.
12Tirou-lhe sua filha e a deu a Demétrio. Afastou-se de Alexandre, e a hostilidade entre eles tornou-se evidente.
12And he took away his daughter, and gave her to Demetrius, and alienated himself from Alexander, and his enmities were made manifest.
13Ptolomeu entrou em Antioquia e colocou sobre si a coroa da Ásia. Colocou duas coroas sobre a cabeça: a do Egito e a da Ásia.
13And Ptolemee entered into Antioch, and set two crowns upon his head, that of Egypt, and that of Asia.
14Naquele tempo, porém, o rei Alexandre estava na Cilícia, porque os habitantes daquela região haviam se revoltado.
14Now king Alexander was in Cilicia at that time: because they that were in those places had rebelled.
15Quando Alexandre soube disso, veio lutar contra Ptolomeu. Ptolomeu saiu ao seu encontro com uma força poderosa e o pôs em fuga.
15And when Alexander heard of it, he came to give him battle, and king Ptolemee brought forth his army, and met him with a strong power, and put him to flight.
16Alexandre fugiu para a Arábia, procurando proteção ali, mas o rei Ptolomeu triunfou.
16And Alexander fled into Arabia, there to be protected: and king Ptolemee was exalted.
17Zabdiel, o árabe, cortou a cabeça de Alexandre e a enviou a Ptolomeu.
17And Zabdiel the Arabian took off Alexander’s head, and sent it to Ptolemee.
18O rei Ptolomeu morreu três dias depois, e os que estavam em suas fortalezas foram mortos pelos habitantes dessas fortalezas.
18And king Ptolemee died the third day after: and they that were in the strong holds were destroyed by them that were within the camp.
19Demétrio tornou-se rei no ano cento e sessenta e sete.
19And Demetrius reigned in the hundred and sixty-seventh year.
20Naqueles dias, Jônatas reuniu os judeus para tomar a cidadela que estava em Jerusalém. Construiu muitas máquinas de guerra para atacá-la.
20In those days Jonathan gathered together them that were in Judea, to take the castle that was in Jerusalem: and they made many engines of war against it.
21Alguns homens sem Lei, que odiavam sua própria nação, foram até o rei e lhe disseram que Jônatas estava sitiando a cidadela.
21Then some wicked men that hated their own nation, went away to king Demetrius, and told him that Jonathan was besieging the castle.
22Quando o rei ouviu isso, ficou irado. Assim que recebeu a notícia, partiu imediatamente para Ptolemaida e escreveu a Jônatas, ordenando-lhe que não continuasse o cerco, mas viesse encontrá-lo e falar com ele em Ptolemaida o mais depressa possível.
22And when he heard it, he was angry: and forthwith he came to Ptolemais, and wrote to Jonathan, that he should not besiege the castle, but should come to him in haste, and speak to him.
23Quando Jônatas recebeu a mensagem, ordenou que o cerco continuasse. Escolheu alguns dos anciãos de Israel e dos sacerdotes e se expôs ao perigo
23But when Jonathan heard this, he bade them besiege it still: and he chose some of the ancients of Israel, and of the priests, and put himself in danger.
24levando consigo prata, ouro, roupas e vários outros presentes, e foi a Ptolemaida encontrar-se com o rei. Ali encontrou favor diante dele.
24And he took gold, and silver, and raiment, and many other presents, and went to the king to Ptolemais, and he found favour in his sight.
25Alguns homens sem Lei de sua própria nação apresentaram acusações contra ele,
25And certain wicked men of his nation made complaints against him.
26mas o rei o tratou como seus predecessores haviam feito e o exaltou diante de todos os seus amigos.
26And the king treated him as his predecessor had done before: and he exalted him in the sight of all his friends.
27Confirmou-lhe o sumo sacerdócio e todas as outras honras que possuía anteriormente e lhe deu posição de destaque entre seus principais amigos.
27And he confirmed him in the high priesthood, and all the honours he had before, and he made him the chief of his friends.
28Jônatas pediu ao rei que isentasse a Judeia de tributos, juntamente com os três distritos e a região da Samaria, e prometeu-lhe trezentos talentos.
28And Jonathan requested of the king that he would make Judea free from tribute, and the three governments, and Samaria, and the confines thereof: and he promised him three hundred talents.
29O rei concordou e escreveu a Jônatas uma carta a respeito de todas essas coisas, nos seguintes termos:
29And the king consented: and he wrote letters to Jonathan of all these things to this effect.
30“O rei Demétrio a seu irmão Jônatas e à nação dos judeus, saudações.
30King Demetrius to his brother Jonathan, and to the nation of the Jews, greeting.
31Enviamos também a vocês uma cópia da carta que escrevemos a Lastenes, nosso parente, a respeito de vocês, para que a conheçam:
31We send you here a copy of the letter, which we have written to Lasthenes our parent concerning you, that you might know it.
32‘O rei Demétrio a Lastenes, seu pai, saudações.
32King Demetrius to Lasthenes his parent, greeting.
33Decidimos favorecer a nação dos judeus, que são nossos amigos e agem com justiça para conosco, por causa da boa vontade que demonstram em relação a nós.
33We have determined to do good to the nation of the Jews who are our friends, and keep the things that are just with us, for their good will which they bear towards us.
34Confirmamos, portanto, para eles as fronteiras da Judeia e também os três distritos de Aferema, Lida e Ramataim, que foram acrescentados à Judeia a partir da região da Samaria, juntamente com todo o território que lhes pertence. Isso é concedido a todos os que oferecem sacrifícios em Jerusalém, em lugar das taxas que antes o rei recebia deles anualmente sobre a produção da terra e os frutos das árvores.
34We have ratified therefore unto them all the borders of Judea, and the three cities, Apherema, Lydda, and Ramatha, which are added to Judea, out of Samaria, and all their confines, to be set apart to all them that sacrifice in Jerusalem, instead of the payments which the king received of them every year, and for the fruits of the land, and of the trees.
35Quanto aos outros pagamentos que nos eram devidos daqui em diante — os dízimos, os impostos, as taxas das salinas e as taxas da coroa —, renunciamos a todos eles em favor dos judeus.
35And as for other things that belonged to us of the tithes, and of the tributes, from this time we discharge them of them: the saltpans also, and the crowns that were presented to us.
36Nenhuma dessas concessões será revogada, desde agora e para sempre.
36We give all to them, and nothing hereof shall be revoked from this time forth and for ever.
37Portanto, providencie uma cópia destas determinações, entregue-a a Jônatas e faça com que seja colocada no monte santo, em lugar apropriado e bem visível.’”
37Now therefore see that thou make a copy of these things, and let it be given to Jonathan, and set upon the holy mountain, in a conspicuous place.
38Quando o rei Demétrio viu que a terra estava tranquila diante dele e que não havia resistência, dispensou todas as suas tropas, mandando cada homem de volta para seu lugar, exceto as tropas estrangeiras que havia recrutado nas ilhas dos gentios. Por isso todas as tropas que haviam servido a seus antepassados passaram a odiá-lo.
38And king Demetrius seeing that the land was quiet before him, and nothing resisted him, sent away all his forces, every man to his own place, except the foreign army, which he had drawn together from the islands of the nations: so all the troops of his fathers hated him.
39Trifão, que anteriormente havia apoiado Alexandre, viu que todas as tropas murmuravam contra Demétrio. Então foi até Imalcue, o árabe, que estava criando Antíoco, o filho pequeno de Alexandre.
39Now there was one Tryphon who had been of Alexander’s party before: who seeing that all the army murmured against Demetrius, went to Emalchuel the Arabian, who brought up Antiochus the son of Alexander.
40Insistiu muito para que Imalcue lhe entregasse o menino, a fim de que reinasse no lugar de seu pai. Contou-lhe tudo o que Demétrio havia feito e o ódio que suas tropas tinham contra ele. Trifão permaneceu ali muitos dias.
40And he pressed him much to deliver him to him, that he might be king in his father’s place: and he told him all that Demetrius had done, and how his soldiers hated him. And he remained there many days.
41Jônatas enviou uma mensagem ao rei Demétrio pedindo que retirasse de Jerusalém as tropas da cidadela e também as que estavam nas fortalezas, pois lutavam continuamente contra Israel.
41And Jonathan sent to king Demetrius, desiring that he would cast out them that were in the castle in Jerusalem, and those that were in the strong holds: because they fought against Israel.
42Demétrio respondeu a Jônatas: “Não farei apenas isso por você e por sua nação; se tiver oportunidade, honrarei grandemente você e sua nação.
42And Demetrius sent to Jonathan, saying: I will not only do this for thee, and for thy people, but I will greatly honour thee, and thy nation, when opportunity shall serve.
43Agora, porém, fará bem se me enviar homens que lutem por mim, pois todas as minhas tropas se revoltaram.”
43Now therefore thou shalt do well if thou send me men to help me: for all my army is gone from me.
44Então Jônatas enviou-lhe três mil homens valentes para Antioquia. Eles foram até o rei, e o rei se alegrou com sua chegada.
44And Jonathan sent him three thousand valiant men to Antioch: and they came to the king, and the king was very glad of their coming.
45Os habitantes da cidade se reuniram no centro, cerca de cento e vinte mil homens, querendo matar o rei.
45And they that were of the city assembled themselves together, to the number of a hundred and twenty thousand men, and would have killed the king.
46O rei fugiu para o pátio do palácio, enquanto os habitantes da cidade ocuparam as principais ruas e começaram a lutar.
46And the king fled into the palace, and they of the city kept the passages of the city, and began to fight.
47O rei chamou os judeus para ajudá-lo. Eles se reuniram imediatamente ao seu redor, espalharam-se pela cidade e mataram naquele dia cerca de cem mil homens.
47And the king called the Jews to his assistance: and they came to him all at once, and they all dispersed themselves through the city.
48Incendiaram a cidade, tomaram muitos despojos naquele dia e salvaram o rei.
48And they slew in that day a hundred thousand men, and they set fire to the city, and got many spoils that day, and delivered the king.
49Quando os habitantes da cidade viram que os judeus dominavam a cidade como queriam, perderam a coragem e clamaram ao rei, suplicando:
49And they that were of the city saw that the Jews had got the city as they would: and they were discouraged in their minds, and cried to the king, making supplication, and saying:
50“Estenda-nos sua mão direita e faça os judeus pararem de lutar contra nós e contra a cidade.”
50Grant us peace, and let the Jews cease from assaulting us, and the city.
51Eles jogaram fora as armas e fizeram paz. Os judeus foram honrados diante do rei e de todos os que estavam em seu reino. Depois voltaram para Jerusalém levando muitos despojos.
51And they threw down their arms, and made peace, and the Jews were glorified in the sight of the king, and in the sight of all that were in his realm, and were renowned throughout the kingdom, and returned to Jerusalem with many spoils.
52Assim o rei Demétrio permaneceu no trono de seu reino, e a terra ficou tranquila diante dele.
52So king Demetrius sat in the throne of his kingdom: and the land was quiet before him.
53Mas ele mentiu em tudo o que havia dito, afastou-se de Jônatas, não lhe retribuiu os benefícios que dele havia recebido e o tratou com grande dureza.
53And he falsified all whatsoever he had said, and alienated himself from Jonathan, and did not reward him according to the benefits he had received from him, but gave him great trouble.
54Depois disso, Trifão voltou trazendo consigo o jovem Antíoco, que começou a reinar e colocou a coroa sobre a cabeça.
54And after this Tryphon returned, and with him Antiochus the young boy, who was made king, and put on the diadem.
55Todas as tropas que Demétrio havia dispensado de maneira humilhante se reuniram ao redor de Antíoco. Lutaram contra Demétrio, que fugiu e foi derrotado.
55And there assembled unto him all the hands which Demetrius had sent away, and they fought against Demetrius, who turned his back and fled.
56Trifão tomou os elefantes e apoderou-se de Antioquia.
56And Tryphon took the elephants, and made himself master of Antioch.
57O jovem Antíoco escreveu a Jônatas: “Confirmo a você o sumo sacerdócio, coloco-o sobre os quatro distritos e o nomeio um dos amigos do rei.”
57And young Antiochus wrote to Jonathan, saying: I confirm thee in the high priesthood, and I appoint thee ruler over the four cities, and to be one of the king’s friends.
58Enviou-lhe utensílios de ouro e mobiliário para a mesa e lhe deu permissão para beber em taças de ouro, vestir-se de púrpura e usar uma fivela de ouro.
58And he sent him vessels of gold for his service, and he gave him leave to drink in gold, and to be clothed in purple, and to wear a golden buckle:
59Nomeou Simão, irmão de Jônatas, governador desde a Escada de Tiro até as fronteiras do Egito.
59And he made his brother Simon governor from the borders of Tyre even to the confines of Egypt.
60Jônatas partiu e percorreu as regiões além do rio e as cidades. Todas as tropas da Síria se reuniram a ele como aliadas. Quando chegou a Ascalom, os habitantes da cidade o receberam com honra.
60Then Jonathan went forth and passed through the cities beyond the river: and all the forces of Syria gathered themselves to him to help him, and he came to Ascalon, and they met him honourably out of the city.
61Dali foi para Gaza, mas os habitantes de Gaza lhe fecharam os portões. Então ele a sitiou, incendiou seus arredores e os saqueou.
61And he went from thence to Gaza: and they that were in Gaza shut him out: and he besieged it, and burnt all the suburbs round about, and took the spoils.
62Os habitantes de Gaza suplicaram a Jônatas, e ele lhes estendeu a mão direita. Tomou como reféns os filhos de seus príncipes e os enviou a Jerusalém. Depois atravessou a região até Damasco.
62And the men of Gaza made supplication to Jonathan, and he gave them the right hand: and he took their sons for hostages, and sent them to Jerusalem: and he went through the country as far as Damascus.
63Jônatas soube então que os príncipes de Demétrio haviam chegado a Quedes, na Galileia, com um grande exército, pretendendo removê-lo de seu cargo.
63And Jonathan heard that the generals of Demetrius were come treacherously to Cades, which is in Galilee, with a great army, purposing to remove him from the affairs of the kingdom:
64Ele saiu ao encontro deles, mas deixou Simão, seu irmão, na região.
64And he went against them: but left his brother Simon in the country.
65Simão acampou contra Betsur, lutou contra ela durante muitos dias e a cercou.
65And Simon encamped against Bethsura, and assaulted it many days, and shut them up.
66Os habitantes pediram que ele lhes estendesse a mão direita, e ele concordou. Retirou-os dali, tomou posse da cidade e colocou nela uma guarnição.
66And they desired him to make peace, and he granted it them: and he cast them out from thence, and took the city, and placed a garrison in it.
67Jônatas e seu exército acamparam junto às águas de Genesaré e, bem cedo pela manhã, marcharam para a planície de Hazor.
67And Jonathan, and his army encamped by the water of Genesar, and before it was light they were ready in the plain of Asor.
68Eis que um exército de estrangeiros veio ao encontro dele na planície. Eles haviam preparado uma emboscada nas montanhas, enquanto o restante vinha de frente contra ele.
68And behold the army of the strangers met him in the plain, and they laid an ambush for him in the mountains: but he went out against them.
69Os que estavam escondidos na emboscada saíram de seus lugares e entraram na batalha. Todos os que estavam do lado de Jônatas fugiram.
69And they that lay in ambush arose out of their places, and joined battle.
70Não ficou nenhum deles, exceto Matatias, filho de Absalão, e Judas, filho de Calfi, comandantes das tropas.
70And all that were on Jonathan’s side fled, and none was left of them, but Mathathias the son of Absalom, and Judas the son of Calphi, chief captain of the army.
71Jônatas rasgou as roupas, colocou terra sobre a cabeça e orou.
71And Jonathan rent his garments, and cast earth upon his head, and prayed.
72Depois voltou-se novamente contra os inimigos em batalha, derrotou-os e os pôs em fuga.
72And Jonathan turned again to them to battle, and he put them to flight, and they fought.
73Quando os homens de seu lado que haviam fugido viram isso, voltaram para ele e o acompanharam na perseguição até Quedes, chegando ao acampamento dos inimigos. Ali acamparam.
73And they of his part that fled saw this, and they turned again to him, and they all with him pursued the enemies even to Cades to their own camp, and they came even thither.
74Cerca de três mil estrangeiros caíram naquele dia. Depois Jônatas voltou para Jerusalém.
74And there fell of the aliens in that day three thousand men: and Jonathan returned to Jerusalem.
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