2 Maccabees 11:7 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition Then Maccabe´us himself first of all took weapons, exhorting the other that they would jeopardize themselves together with him to help their brethren: so they went forth together with a willing mind. Flere versionerCommon English Bible The Maccabee was himself the first to take up arms, and he urged the others to run risks as he did and to come to the aid of their brothers. They dashed out at once, ready for action. Catholic Public Domain Version And so the leader Maccabeus, taking up arms, exhorted the others, to undergo the peril together with him, and to bring assistance to their brothers. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Then Machabeus himself, first taking his arms, exhorted the rest to expose themselves together with him, to the danger, and to succour their brethren. Good News Translation (US Version) Judas was the first to take up his weapons, and he urged the others to join him in risking their lives to help the other Jews. So with great eagerness they all set out together. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Maccabaeus himself took up weapons first, and exhorted the others to put themselves in jeopardy together with him and help their kindred; and they went out with him very willingly. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition When they had finished praying, Judas was the first to reach for his weapons. Then he urged his troops to do the same. “Let's save our people, no matter what the cost!” he said. They eagerly set out for the enemy camp. |