2 Maccabees 2 1 How Jeremiah hid the tabernacle, the Ark, and the altar in the hill. 23 Of the five books of Jason contained in one. IT is also in the writings of Jeremias the Prophet, that he commanded them, which were carried away, to take fire, as was declared, and as the Prophet…

2 Maccabees 1 1 An epistle of the Jews that dwell at Jerusalem, sent unto them that dwell in Egypt, wherein they exhort them to give thanks for the death of Antiochus. 19 Of the fire that was hid in the pit. 24 The prayer of Neemias. THE brethren the Jews, which be at Jerusalem,…

1 Maccabees 15 1 Antiochus makes a covenant of friendship with Simon. 11 Tryphon is pursued. 15 The Romans wrote letters unto Kings and nations in the defense of the Jews. 27 Antiochus refusing the help that Simon sent him, breaks his covenant. MOREOVER King Antiochus the son of Demetrius sent letters from the isles…

1 Maccabees 13 2 After Jonathan was taken, Simon is chosen captain. 17 Tryphon, taking his children, and money for the redemption of Jonathan, kills him and his children. 31 Tryphon kills Antiochus, and passes the realm. 36 Demetrius takes truce with Simon. 43 Simon wins Gaza. 50 He possesses the tower of Sion. 53…

1 Maccabees 12 1 Jonathan sends ambassadors to Rome. 2 And to the people of Sparta, to remove their covenant of friendship. 20 Jonathan put to flight the princes of Demetrius. 40 Tryphon takes Jonathan by deceit. JONATHAN now seeing that the time was meet for him, those certain men, and sent them unto Rome,…

1 Maccabees 11 3 The dissension between Ptolemeus and Alexander his son in law. 17 The death of Alexander. 19 Demetrius reigns after the death of Ptolemeus. 32 Sion is besieged of Jonathan. 42 Demetrius seeing that no man resisted him, sends his army again. 54 Tryphon moves Antiochus against Demetrius. AND the King of…