Connected to database DB1 | Death of Mattathias. 1Mace.2.49-70 | KNSB Contents | notes| 2 | katapi NEW STUDY BIBLE | Passage | Old Testament in Greek (Septuagint) |
| 49 | Now the days drew near for Mattathias to die, and he said to his sons: "Arrogance and reproach have now become strong, it is a time of ruin and furious anger. | Death of Mattathias. 1Mace.2.49-70 (Modin) | |
| 50 | Now, my children, show zeal for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of our fathers. | ||
| 51 | "Remember the deeds of the fathers, which they did in their generations; and receive great honour and an everlasting name. | ||
| 52 | Was not Abraham found faithful when tested, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness? | ||
| 53 | Joseph in the time of his distress kept the commandment, and became lord of Egypt. | ||
| 54 | Phinehas our father, because he was deeply zealous, received the covenant of everlasting priesthood. | ||
| 55 | Joshua, because he fulfilled the command, became a judge in Israel. | ||
| 56 | Caleb, because he testified in the assembly, received an inheritance in the land. | ||
| 57 | David, because he was merciful, inherited the throne of the kingdom for ever. | ||
| 58 | Elijah because of great zeal for the law was taken up into heaven. | ||
| 59 | Hannaniah, Azariah, and Mishael believed and were saved from the flame. | ||
| 60 | Daniel because of his innocence was delivered from the mouth of the lions. | ||
| 61 | "And so observe, from generation to generation, that none who put their trust in him will lack strength. | ||
| 62 | Do not fear the words of a sinner, for his splendour will turn into dung and worms. | ||
| 63 | Today he will be exalted, but tomorrow he will not be found, because he has returned to the dust, and his plans will perish. | ||
| 64 | My children, be courageous and grow strong in the law, for by it you will gain honour. | ||
| 65 | "Now behold, I know that Simeon your brother is wise in counsel; always listen to him; he shall be your father. | ||
| 66 | Judas Maccabeus has been a mighty warrior from his youth; he shall command the army for you and fight the battle against the peoples. | ||
| 67 | You shall rally about you all who observe the law, and avenge the wrong done to your people. | ||
| 68 | Pay back the Gentiles in full, and heed what the law commands." | ||
| 69 | Then he blessed them, and was gathered to his fathers. | ||
| 70 | He died in the one hundred and forty-sixth year and was buried in the tomb of his fathers at Modein. And all Israel mourned for him with great lamentation. | ||