This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 2 Maccabees 11:7 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition7 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. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible7 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. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version7 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. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version7 Then Machabeus himself, first taking his arms, exhorted the rest to expose themselves together with him, to the danger, and to succour their brethren. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)7 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. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers7 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. See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition7 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. See the chapter |