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 4:12 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202112 He took delight in establishing a gymnasium right under the citadel, and he induced the noblest of the young men to wear the Greek hat. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible12 He eagerly founded a gymnasium right below the elevated fortress and induced the most honorable of the trainees to wear the traditional Greek hat. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version12 For he even had the audacity to set up, below the very stronghold, a sports arena, and to place all of the best adolescent boys in brothels. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version12 For he had the boldness to set up, U under the very castle, a place of exercise, and to put all the choicest youths in brothel houses. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)12 With great enthusiasm he built a stadium near the Temple hill and led our finest young men to adopt the Greek custom of participating in athletic events. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers12 For he eagerly established a gymnasium under the citadel itself, and caused the noblest of the young men to wear the Greek hat. See the chapter |