1 Maccabees 12

KING JAMES BIBLE	SAGRADA BIBLIA
1 Now when Jonathan saw that time served him, he chose certain men, and sent them to Rome, for to confirm and renew the friendship that they had with them.	1 Jônatas aproveitou-se das circunstâncias favoráveis e escolheu alguns homens, que enviou a confirmar e renovar a amizade com os romanos.
2 He sent letters also to the Lacedemonians, and to other places, for the same purpose.	2 Com este mesmo objetivo enviou cartas também aos espartanos e a outros países.
3 So they went unto Rome, and entered into the senate, and said, Jonathan the high priest, and the people of the Jews, sent us unto you, to the end ye should renew the friendship, which ye had with them, and league, as in former time.	3 Os embaixadores chegaram a Roma e dirigiram-se ao Senado, onde disseram: O sumo sacerdote Jônatas e o povo judeu enviaram-nos a vós para a renovação da amizade e da aliança com eles como outrora.
4 Upon this the Romans gave them letters unto the governors of every place that they should bring them into the land of Judea peaceably.	4 E deram-lhes, para as autoridades locais, um salvo-conduto, recomendando que os deixassem voltar sãos e salvos à Judéia.
5 And this is the copy of the letters which Jonathan wrote to the Lacedemonians:	5 Eis a cópia da carta que Jônatas escreveu aos espartanos:
6 Jonathan the high priest, and the elders of the nation, and the priests, and the other of the Jews, unto the Lacedemonians their brethren send greeting:	6 Jônatas, sumo sacerdote, o conselho da nação, os sacerdotes e todo o povo judeu, a seus irmãos espartanos, saúde!
7 There were letters sent in times past unto Onias the high priest from Darius, who reigned then among you, to signify that ye are our brethren, as the copy here underwritten doth specify.	7 Outrora, Onias, sumo sacerdote, recebeu de Areu, vosso rei, uma mensagem em que se dizia que éreis nossos irmãos, como o comprova a cópia, aqui anexa.
8 At which time Onias entreated the ambassador that was sent honourably, and received the letters, wherein declaration was made of the league and friendship.	8 Onias acolheu o enviado com honra e aceitou a carta, na qual havia referências à aliança e à amizade.
9 Therefore we also, albeit we need none of these things, that we have the holy books of scripture in our hands to comfort us,	9 Por nosso lado, embora não tenhamos necessidade dessas vantagens, tendo para nossa consolação os livros santos, que estão em nossas mãos,
10 Have nevertheless attempted to send unto you for the renewing of brotherhood and friendship, lest we should become strangers unto you altogether: for there is a long time passed since ye sent unto us.	10 resolvemos renovar os laços de fraternidade e de amizade convosco, com receio de que nos tornássemos estranhos a vós, porque já decorreu muito tempo após vossa passagem junto a nós.
11 We therefore at all times without ceasing, both in our feasts, and other convenient days, do remember you in the sacrifices which we offer, and in our prayers, as reason is, and as it becometh us to think upon our brethren:	11 Sem cessar, em toda ocasião, nas grandes festas e em outros dias solenes, nós nos lembramos de vós, nos sacrifícios que oferecemos e nas nossas preces, como é justo e conveniente pensar nos irmãos.
12 And we are right glad of your honour.	12 Alegramo-nos com o que ouvimos dizer de vós.
13 As for ourselves, we have had great troubles and wars on every side, forsomuch as the kings that are round about us have fought against us.	13 Quanto a nós, vivemos entre tribulações e guerras incontáveis: todos os reis que nos cercam nos têm combatido.
14 Howbeit we would not be troublesome unto you, nor to others of our confederates and friends, in these wars:	14 Em todas essas guerras não quisemos, todavia, ser pesados, nem a vós, nem aos outros aliados e amigos, 15. porque temos por auxílio o socorro do céu; com isso pudemos escapar aos nossos inimigos, os quais foram humilhados.
15 For we have help from heaven that succoureth us, so as we are delivered from our enemies, and our enemies are brought under foot.
16 For this cause we chose Numenius the son of Antiochus, and Antipater he son of Jason, and sent them unto the Romans, to renew the amity that we had with them, and the former league.	16 Escolhemos, pois, a Numênio, filho de Antíoco, e Antípatro, filho de Jasão, e nós os enviamos a renovar, com os romanos, a amizade e a aliança de outrora.
17 We commanded them also to go unto you, and to salute and to deliver you our letters concerning the renewing of our brotherhood.	17 Do mesmo modo encarregamo-los de ir-vos saudar e de entregar-vos, de nossa parte, esta carta, que visa a reavivar nossa fraternidade.
18 Wherefore now ye shall do well to give us an answer thereto.	18 Teríamos muito prazer em receber uma resposta vossa sobre esse assunto.
19 And this is the copy of the letters which Oniares sent.	19 Eis a cópia da carta enviada outrora:
20 Areus king of the Lacedemonians to Onias the high priest, greeting:	20 Areu, rei dos espartanos, ao sumo sacerdote Onias, saúde!
21 It is found in writing, that the Lacedemonians and Jews are brethren, and that they are of the stock of Abraham:	21 Achou-se, num escrito sobre os espartanos e os judeus, que estes povos são irmãos e descendem de Abraão.
22 Now therefore, since this is come to our knowledge, ye shall do well to write unto us of your prosperity.	22 Agora que sabemos isto, faríeis bem em nos escrever, se gozais de paz;
23 We do write back again to you, that your cattle and goods are our's, and our's are your's We do command therefore our ambassadors to make report unto you on this wise.	23 nós também escrever-vos-emos. Vossos rebanhos e vossos haveres são nossos e os nossos são vossos. Enviamo-vos esta mensagem para que sejais informados disso.
24 Now when Jonathan heard that Demebius' princes were come to fight against him with a greater host than afore,	24 Soube Jônatas que os generais de Demétrio haviam voltado com tropas muito mais numerosas que anteriormente, para guerreá-lo.
25 He removed from Jerusalem, and met them in the land of Amathis: for he gave them no respite to enter his country.	25 Saiu, pois, ele de Jerusalém e foi ao seu encontro no país de Amatis, sem lhes deixar tempo para invadir seu próprio país.
26 He sent spies also unto their tents, who came again, and told him that they were appointed to come upon them in the night season.	26 Mandou espiões ao acampamento dos inimigos; esses regressaram e lhe contaram que os inimigos se preparavam para lançar-se sobre eles durante a noite.
27 Wherefore so soon as the sun was down, Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms, that all the night long they might be ready to fight: also he sent forth centinels round about the host.	27 Ao pôr-do-sol, ordenou Jônatas aos seus que velassem e empunhassem as armas, prontos para o combate, durante toda a noite, enquanto ele postava sentinelas ao redor de todo o acampamento.
28 But when the adversaries heard that Jonathan and his men were ready for battle, they feared, and trembled in their hearts, and they kindled fires in their camp.	28 Ouvindo falar que Jônatas e seus soldados estavam prontos para o combate, os inimigos ficaram tomados de sobressalto e de pavor, e retiraram-se, acendendo fogueiras em seu acampamento.
29 Howbeit Jonathan and his company knew it not till the morning: for they saw the lights burning.	29 Jônatas e seus companheiros viram queimar os fogos, e não perceberam nada até de manhã;
30 Then Jonathan pursued after them, but overtook them not: for they were gone over the river Eleutherus.	30 puseram-se então a persegui-los, mas não os apanharam, porque eles haviam atravessado o rio Eleutério.
31 Wherefore Jonathan turned to the Arabians, who were called Zabadeans, and smote them, and took their spoils.	31 Voltou-se então Jônatas contra os árabes, chamados zabadeus, abateu-os e carregou seus despojos.
32 And removing thence, he came to Damascus, and so passed through all the country,	32 Em seguida, reuniu seu exército, alcançou Damasco e percorreu toda aquela região.
33 Simon also went forth, and passed through the country unto Ascalon, and the holds there adjoining, from whence he turned aside to Joppa, and won it.	33 Por seu lado, Simão investiu até Ascalon, e até as fortalezas vizinhas. De lá dirigiu-se a Jope e ocupou-a, 34. porque ouvira falar que os habitantes tinham a intenção de entregar a cidadela às tropas de Demétrio. Ele colocou, pois, ali, uma guarnição para defendê-la.
34 For he had heard that they would deliver the hold unto them that took Demetrius' part; wherefore he set a garrison there to keep it.
35 After this came Jonathan home again, and calling the elders of the people together, he consulted with them about building strong holds in Judea,	35 De volta a Jerusalém, Jônatas convocou os anciãos do povo e tomou com eles a decisão de edificar fortalezas na Judéia,
36 And making the walls of Jerusalem higher, and raising a great mount between the tower and the city, for to separate it from the city, that so it might be alone, that men might neither sell nor buy in it.	36 de erguer muralhas em Jerusalém, e de construir um muro elevado entre a cidadela e a cidade, para separá- la desta, isolá-la completamente e impedir que ali se vendesse ou comprasse alguma coisa.
37 Upon this they came together to build up the city, forasmuch as part of the wall toward the brook on the east side was fallen down, and they repaired that which was called Caphenatha.	37 Formaram-se grupos para reconstruir a cidade, os quais ergueram de novo o muro da torrente do lado leste, e restauraram a parte cognominada Cafenata.
38 Simon also set up Adida in Sephela, and made it strong with gates and bars.	38 Simão edificou Adida, em Sefela, e a muniu de portas e ferrolhos.
39 Now Tryphon went about to get the kingdom of Asia, and to kill Antiochus the king, that he might set the crown upon his own head.	39 No entanto, Trifon planejava reinar sobre a Ásia, tomar o diadema, e levantar a mão contra o rei Antíoco.
40 Howbeit he was afraid that Jonathan would not suffer him, and that he would fight against him; wherefore he sought a way how to take Jonathan, that he might kill him. So he removed, and came to Bethsan.	40 Mas receava que Jônatas não o permitisse e combatesse seus esforços; por isso, procurou apoderar-se dele, para dar-lhe um fim. Partiu, pois, para Betsã.
41 Then Jonathan went out to meet him with forty thousand men chosen for the battle, and came to Bethsan.	41 Jônatas saiu ao seu encontro e atacou Betsã com um exército de quarenta mil homens de escol.
42 Now when Tryphon saw Jonathan came with so great a force, he durst not stretch his hand against him;	42 Vendo que ele se aproximava com um numeroso exército, Trifon, receou lançar-lhe a mão.
43 But received him honourably, and commended him unto all his friends, and gave him gifts, and commanded his men of war to be as obedient unto him, as to himself.	43 Recebeu-o com grande honra, apresentou-o a todos os seus amigos, ofereceu-lhe presentes, e ordenou às suas tropas que lhe obedecessem, como a ele mesmo.
44 Unto Jonathan also he said, Why hast thou brought all this people to so great trouble, seeing there is no war betwixt us?	44 Depois disse a Jônatas: Por que fatigaste todo este povo, uma vez que não estamos em guerra?
45 Therefore send them now home again, and choose a few men to wait on thee, and come thou with me to Ptolemais, for I will give it thee, and the rest of the strong holds and forces, and all that have any charge: as for me, I will return and depart: for this is the cause of my coming.	45 Envia-os de volta a suas casas e escolhe alguns para ficarem contigo. Após isso, acompanhar-me-ás a Ptolemaida e entregarte-ei a cidade, todas as outras fortalezas, as outras tropas e todos os funcionários; feito isto, retirar-me-ei, porque foi para isso que vim.
46 So Jonathan believing him did as he bade him, and sent away his host, who went into the land of Judea.	46 Jônatas confiou, fez o que ele dizia, e reenviou as tropas, que regressaram à terra de Judá.
47 And with himself he retained but three thousand men, of whom he sent two thousand into Galilee, and one thousand went with him.	47 Reteve todavia três mil homens, dos quais enviou dois mil à Galiléia e conservou consigo mil.
48 Now as soon as Jonathan entered into Ptolemais, they of Ptolemais shut the gates and took him, and all them that came with him they slew with the sword.	48 Mal penetrara Jônatas em Ptolemaida, os habitantes fecharam as portas, prenderam-no, e passaram a fio da espada todos os que estavam com ele.
49 Then sent Tryphon an host of footmen and horsemen into Galilee, and into the great plain, to destroy all Jonathan's company.	49 Por sua vez, Trifon enviou à Galiléia e à grande planície um exército e cavaleiros, para esmagar os que Jônatas para lá enviara.
50 But when they knew that Jonathan and they that were with him were taken and slain, they encouraged one another; and went close together, prepared to fight.	50 Mas estes, ouvindo dizer que Jônatas fora morto com todos os seus companheiros, encorajaram-se mutuamente e marcharam em boa ordem, prontos para o combate.
51 They therefore that followed upon them, perceiving that they were ready to fight for their lives, turned back again.	51 Seus perseguidores viram que eles queriam defender sua vida, e regressaram,
52 Whereupon they all came into the land of Judea peaceably, and there they bewailed Jonathan, and them that were with him, and they were sore afraid; wherefore all Israel made great lamentation.	52 enquanto os judeus entravam de novo, sãos e salvos, na terra de Judá. Choraram Jônatas e os seus e foram tomados de grande inquietude, e todo o povo caiu na desolação.
53 Then all the heathen that were round about then sought to destroy them: for said they, They have no captain, nor any to help them: now therefore let us make war upon them, and take away their memorial from among men.	53 Todos os povos circunvizinhos procuraram oprimi-los, dizendo entre si: