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 3:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20212 it came about that the kings themselves honored the place and glorified the temple with the finest presents, See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible2 the kings used to honor the place and glorify the temple by sending the best gifts. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version2 it happened that even the kings and princes themselves considered the place worthy of the highest honor, and so they glorified the temple with very great gifts, See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version2 It came to pass that even the kings themselves, and the princes esteemed the place worthy of the highest honour, and glorified the temple with very great gifts: See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)2 The kings of Syria and Egypt honored the Temple and presented it with expensive gifts, See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers2 it came to pass that even the kings themselves honored the place and glorified the temple with the noblest presents, See the chapter |