1 Maccabees 13:52 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 And he ordained that they should keep that day every year with gladness. And the hill of the temple that was by the citadel he made stronger than before, and there he dwelt, himself and his men. More versionsCommon English Bible Simon declared that they should celebrate this day annually with rejoicing. He strengthened the defenses of the temple hill alongside the elevated fortress, and he and his soldiers lived there. Catholic Public Domain Version And he established that these days should be kept every year with rejoicing. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he ordained that these days should be kept every year with gladness. Good News Translation (US Version) Simon issued a decree that the day should be joyfully celebrated every year. He strengthened the defenses of the Temple hill on the side facing the fort, and he and his men made their headquarters there. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Simon ordained that they should keep that day every year with gladness. He made the hill of the temple that was by the citadel stronger than before, and he lived there with his men. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition Simon decided that a joyous festival should be held on this same day every year. He strengthened the wall on the side of the temple hill that faced the fortress. Then he and his troops made the fortress their headquarters. |