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 1 Maccabees 2:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 189517 And the king's officers answered and spake to Mattathias, saying, Thou art a ruler and an honourable and great man in this city, and strengthened with sons and brethren: See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible17 Then the king’s officers spoke to Mattathias: “You’re a leader, honored and important in this town, and supported by sons and brothers. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 And those who had been sent from Antiochus, responding, said to Mattathias: "You are a ruler, and very splendid and great in this city, and you are adorned with sons and brothers. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version17 And they that were sent from Antiochus, answering, said to Mathathias: Thou art a ruler, and an honourable, and great man in this city, and adorned with sons, and brethren. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)17 The king's officials said to Mattathias, “You are a respected leader in this town, and you have the support of your sons and relatives. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers17 The king’s officers answered and spoke to Mattathias, saying, “You are a ruler and an honorable and great man in this city, and strengthened with sons and kindred. See the chapter |