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 4:6 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20216 For he saw that, without the king’s attention, public affairs could not again reach a peaceful settlement and that Simon would not stop his folly. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible6 He recognized that without royal attention public affairs would not return to a peaceful state, and Simon would not cease from his madness. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version6 For he saw that, without royal providence, it would be impossible to provide peace to events, nor would Simon ever cease from his foolishness. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version6 For he saw that, except the king took care, it was impossible that matters should be settled in peace, or that Simon would cease from his folly. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)6 He realized that without the king's cooperation there was no hope for peace, and Simon would keep on with his foolishness. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers6 for he saw that without the king’s involvement it was impossible for the state to obtain peace any more, and that Simon would not cease from his madness. See the chapter |