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2 Maccabees 15:35 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" He hung Nicanor’s head and shoulder from the citadel, a clear sign evident to all of the help of the Lord. "

2 Maccabees 15:35

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33 and cutting out the tongue of the impious Nicanor, he said that he would give it in pieces to the birds, and hang up these rewards of his folly near the sanctuary.

34 They all, looking up to heaven, blessed the Lord who had manifested himself, saying, “Blessed is he who has preserved his own place undefiled!”

35 He hung Nicanor’s head and shoulder from the citadel, a clear sign evident to all of the help of the Lord.

36 They all ordained with a common decree to in no way let this day pass undistinguished, but to mark with honor the thirteenth day of the twelfth month (it is called Adar in the Syrian language), the day before the day of Mordecai.

37 This then having been the account of the attempt of Nicanor, and the city having from those times been held by the Hebrews, I also will here make an end of my book.

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1 Maccabees 7:47

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"The Jews took the spoils and the booty, and they cut off Nicanor’s head and his right hand, which he had stretched out so arrogantly, and brought them, and hung them up beside Jerusalem."

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1 Maccabees 7:33

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2 Maccabees 8:23

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"Moreover Eleazer also, having read aloud the sacred book, and having given as watchword, “THE HELP OF GOD”, leading the first band himself, joined battle with Nicanor."

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"He took the captains over hundreds, and the Carites, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the LORD’s house, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the king’s house. He sat on the throne of the kings."

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2 Maccabees 15:1

"But Nicanor, hearing that Judas and his company were in the region of Samaria, resolved to attack them with complete safety on the day of rest."

2 Maccabees 15:2

"When the Jews who were compelled to follow him said, “Don’t destroy so savagely and barbarously, but give due glory to the day which he who sees all things has honored and hallowed above other days.”"

2 Maccabees 15:3

"Then the thrice-accursed wretch asked if there were a Sovereign in heaven who had commanded to keep the Sabbath day."

2 Maccabees 15:4

"When they declared, “There is the Lord, living himself as Sovereign in heaven, who told us observe the seventh day.”"

2 Maccabees 15:5

"He replied, “I also am a sovereign on the earth, who commands you to take up weapons and execute the king’s business.” Nevertheless he didn’t prevail to execute his cruel plan."

2 Maccabees 15:6

"And Nicanor, in his utter boastfulness and arrogance, had determined to set up a monument of complete victory over Judas and all those who were with him."

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