1 Maccabees 8

KING JAMES BIBLE	EL LIBRO DEL PUEBLO DE DIOS
1 Now Judas had heard of the the Romans, that they were mighty and valiant men, and such as would lovingly accept all that joined themselves unto them, and make a league of amity with all that came unto them;	1 Entre tanto, la fama de los romanos llegó a oídos de Judas: supo que eran guerreros valerosos, se mostraban benévolos con todos sus aliados y entablaban amistad con todos los que acudían a ellos; sobre todo, se enteró de que eran guerreros valerosos.
2 And that they were men of great valour. It was told him also of their wars and noble acts which they had done among the Galatians, and how they had conquered them, and brought them under tribute;	2 Le habían contado, en efecto, sus campañas y las proezas que habían realizado entre los galos, dominándolos y sometiéndolos a tributo,
3 And what they had done in the country of Spain, for the winning of the mines of the silver and gold which is there;	3 como así también todo lo que habían hecho en la región de España, para adueñarse de las minas de plata y de oro que hay allí,
4 And that by their policy and patience they had conquered all the place, though it were very far from them; and the kings also that came against them from the uttermost part of the earth, till they had discomfited them, and given them a great overthrow, so that the rest did give them tribute every year:	4 y cómo gracias a su habilidad y constancia, se habían apoderado de todo el territorio, a pesar de ser un lugar muy distante. Asimismo, a los reyes que habían venido a combatirlos desde los confines de la tierra, los habían derrotado, aplastándolos completamente, mientras que los restantes les pagaban tributo cada año.
5 Beside this, how they had discomfited in battle Philip, and Perseus, king of the Citims, with others that lifted up themselves against them, and had overcome them:	5 Ellos habían derrotado y sometido a Filipo y a Perseo, reyes de Quitím, y a cuantos se les opusieron.
6 How also Antiochus the great king of Asia, that came against them in battle, having an hundred and twenty elephants, with horsemen, and chariots, and a very great army, was discomfited by them;	6 También habían vencido a Antíoco el Grande, rey de Asia, que les había hecho la guerra con ciento veinte elefantes, con caballos, carros y un ejército muy numeroso:
7 And how they took him alive, and covenanted that he and such as reigned after him should pay a great tribute, and give hostages, and that which was agreed upon,	7 lo tomaron prisionero y le impusieron, a él y a sus sucesores, un fuerte tributo, además de la entrega de rehenes y la cesión
8 And the country of India, and Media and Lydia and of the goodliest countries, which they took of him, and gave to king Eumenes:	8 de sus mejores provincias –la región de la India, Media y Lidia– que luego entregaron al rey Eumenes.
9 Moreover how the Grecians had determined to come and destroy them;	9 Los de Grecia habían pensado ir a exterminarlos,
10 And that they, having knowledge thereof sent against them a certain captain, and fighting with them slew many of them, and carried away captives their wives and their children, and spoiled them, and took possession of their lands, and pulled down their strong holds, and brought them to be their servants unto this day:	10 pero los romanos, al enterarse, habían enviado contra ellos a un solo general para combatirlos: así mataron a muchos de ellos, llevaron prisioneros a sus mujeres y sus niños, saquearon sus bienes, sometieron al país, arrasaron sus fortalezas y les impusieron su dominio hasta el día de hoy.
11 It was told him besides, how they destroyed and brought under their dominion all other kingdoms and isles that at any time resisted them;	11 También destruyeron y sometieron a los demás reinos y a las islas que alguna vez les opusieron resistencia.
12 But with their friends and such as relied upon them they kept amity: and that they had conquered kingdoms both far and nigh, insomuch as all that heard of their name were afraid of them:	12 En cambio, mantuvieron su amistad con sus aliados y con todos los que buscaron su apoyo. Tienen bajo su dominio a los reyes vecinos y lejanos y son temidos por todos los que oyen en hablar de ellos.
13 Also that, whom they would help to a kingdom, those reign; and whom again they would, they displace: finally, that they were greatly exalted:	13 Sólo reinan los que ellos quieren ayudar a reinar, y deponen a los que quieren. Están en el apogeo de su poder.
14 Yet for all this none of them wore a crown or was clothed in purple, to be magnified thereby:	14 Sin embargo, ninguno de ellos se ciñe la corona ni se reviste de púrpura para engrandecerse.
15 Moreover how they had made for themselves a senate house, wherein three hundred and twenty men sat in council daily, consulting alway for the people, to the end they might be well ordered:	15 Antes bien, han creado un Senado, donde cada día sesionan trescientos veinte senadores, que deliberan constantemente sobre los asuntos del pueblo, a fin de asegurar el orden público.
16 And that they committed their government to one man every year, who ruled over all their country, and that all were obedient to that one, and that there was neither envy nor emmulation among them.	16 Cada año confían a un solo hombre el poder y el dominio sobre toda la nación, y todos le obedecen, sin que haya entre ellos envidias ni celos.
17 In consideration of these things, Judas chose Eupolemus the son of John, the son of Accos, and Jason the son of Eleazar, and sent them to Rome, to make a league of amity and confederacy with them,	17 Judas eligió a Eupólemo, hijo de Juan, hijo de Hacós, y a Jasón, hijo de Eleazar, y los envió a Roma para concertar un pacto de amistad,
18 And to intreat them that they would take the yoke from them; for they saw that the kingdom of the Grecians did oppress Israel with servitude.	18 con el fin de librarse del yugo, porque veían que los griegos tenían esclavizado a Israel.
19 They went therefore to Rome, which was a very great journey, and came into the senate, where they spake and said.	19 Ellos partieron para Roma y, después de un larguísimo viaje, se presentaron ante el Senado y dijeron:
20 Judas Maccabeus with his brethren, and the people of the Jews, have sent us unto you, to make a confederacy and peace with you, and that we might be registered your confederates and friends.	20 «Judas, llamado Macabeo, sus hermanos y el Pueblo judío nos han enviado para concertar con ustedes un pacto de paz y para que nos inscriban en el número de sus aliados y amigos».
21 So that matter pleased the Romans well.	21 La propuesta agradó a los romanos.
22 And this is the copy of the epistle which the senate wrote back again in tables of brass, and sent to Jerusalem, that there they might have by them a memorial of peace and confederacy:	22 Y esta es la copia del documento que grabaron en planchas de bronce y enviaron a Jerusalén como memorial de paz y de alianza:
23 Good success be to the Romans, and to the people of the Jews, by sea and by land for ever: the sword also and enemy be far from them,	23 «¡Que los romanos y la nación de los judíos tengan felicidad en el mar y en la tierra para siempre! ¡Lejos de ellos la espada y el enemigo!
24 If there come first any war upon the Romans or any of their confederates throughout all their dominion,	24 Si una guerra amenaza primero a Roma, o a cualquiera de sus aliados, en cualquier parte de sus dominios,
25 The people of the Jews shall help them, as the time shall be appointed, with all their heart:	25 la nación de los judíos luchará a su lado de todo corazón según se lo exijan las circunstancias.
26 Neither shall they give any thing unto them that make war upon them, or aid them with victuals, weapons, money, or ships, as it hath seemed good unto the Romans; but they shall keep their covenants without taking any thing therefore.	26 Los enemigos no recibirán trigo, ni armas, ni dinero, ni naves. Así lo ha establecido Roma. Observarán sus compromisos sin ninguna compensación.
27 In the same manner also, if war come first upon the nation of the Jews, the Romans shall help them with all their heart, according as the time shall be appointed them:	27 De la misma manera, si una guerra amenaza primero a la nación de los judíos, los romanos lucharán a su lado, con toda el alma según se lo exijan las circunstancias.
28 Neither shall victuals be given to them that take part against them, or weapons, or money, or ships, as it hath seemed good to the Romans; but they shall keep their covenants, and that without deceit.	28 Sus agresores no recibirán trigo, ni armas, ni dinero, ni naves. Así lo ha establecido Roma. Observarán sus compromisos con lealtad».
29 According to these articles did the Romans make a covenant with the people of the Jews.	29 Estas son las cláusulas que los romanos estipularon con el Pueblo judío.
30 Howbeit if hereafter the one party or the other shall think to meet to add or diminish any thing, they may do it at their pleasures, and whatsoever they shall add or take away shall be ratified.	30 «Si posteriormente unos y otros deciden añadir o quitar algo, lo harán de común acuerdo, y lo que añadan o quiten tendrá fuerza obligatoria».
31 And as touching the evils that Demetrius doeth to the Jews, we have written unto him, saying, Wherefore thou made thy yoke heavy upon our friends and confederates the Jews?	31 Con relación a los males que el rey Demetrio ha causado a los judíos, ya le hemos escrito lo siguiente: «¿Por qué has hecho sentir pesadamente tu yugo sobre los judíos, nuestros amigos y aliados?
32 If therefore they complain any more against thee, we will do them justice, and fight with thee by sea and by land.	32 Si vuelven a quejarse de ti, nosotros les haremos justicia y te haremos la guerra por mar y por tierra».