2 Maccabees 3

KING JAMES BIBLE	Biblia Matos Soares
1 Now when the holy city was inhabited with all peace, and the laws were kept very well, because of the godliness of Onias the high priest, and his hatred of wickedness,	1 Enquanto gozava a cidade santa duma paz perfeita e se observavam exactamente as leis, por causa da piedade do sumo pontífice Onias e do seu ódio a todo o mal,
2 It came to pass that even the kings themselves did honour the place, and magnify the temple with their best gifts;	2 acontecia que os próprios reis consideravam o, (santo) lugar como digno de grande veneração e enriqueciam o templo com grandíssimos donativos,
3 Insomuch that Seleucus of Asia of his own revenues bare all the costs belonging to the service of the sacrifices.	3 de tal sorte que até Seleuco, rei da Ásia, pagava das suas rendas toda a despesa que pertencia ao ministério dos sacrifícios.
4 But one Simon of the tribe of Benjamin, who was made governor of the temple, fell out with the high priest about disorder in the city.	4 Porém, um tal Simão, da tribo de Benjamim, que estava constituído prefeito do templo, entrou em luta com o sumo pontífice, por causa da inspeeção do mercado público.
5 And when he could not overcome Onias, he gat him to Apollonius the son of Thraseas, who then was governor of Celosyria and Phenice,	5 Vendo que não podia vencer Onias, foi ter com Apolónio, filho de Traseias, que naquele tempo era governador da Celesíria e da Fenícia,
6 And told him that the treasury in Jerusalem was full of infinite sums of money, so that the multitude of their riches, which did not pertain to the account of the sacrifices, was innumerable, and that it was possible to bring all into the king's hand.	6 e declarou-lhe que o erário de Jerusalém estava cheio de imensas somas de dinheiro, que nele se achavam incalculáveis riquezas, que não se destinavam aos gastos dos sacrifícios, e que se poderia descobrir meio de tudo isto cair em poder do rei.
7 Now when Apollonius came to the king, and had shewed him of the money whereof he was told, the king chose out Heliodorus his treasurer, and sent him with a commandment to bring him the foresaid money.	7 Tendo, pois, Apolónio avisado o rei das riquezas que lhe foram referidas, este mandou chamar Heliodoro, seu primeiro ministro, e enviou-o com ordem de trazer as ditas riquezas.
8 So forthwith Heliodorus took his journey; under a colour of visiting the cities of Celosyria and Phenice, but indeed to fulfil the king's purpose.	8 Heliodoro pôs-se logo a caminho, com o pretexto de visitar as cidades da Cealesíria e da Fenícia, mas na realidade para executar a ordem do rei.
9 And when he was come to Jerusalem, and had been courteously received of the high priest of the city, he told him what intelligence was given of the money, and declared wherefore he came, and asked if these things were so indeed.	9 Chegado a Jerusalém e recebido na cidade com amabilidade pelo sumo sacerdote, Heliodoro declarou-lhe as informações recebidas e qual a verdadeira causa da sua vinda, perguntando, todavia, se era verdade o que tinha sido dito.
10 Then the high priest told him that there was such money laid up for the relief of widows and fatherless children:	10 Então o sumo sacerdote representou-lhe que se tratava de depósitos das viúvas e dos órfãos.
11 And that some of it belonged to Hircanus son of Tobias, a man of great dignity, and not as that wicked Simon had misinformed: the sum whereof in all was four hundred talents of silver, and two hundred of gold:	11 que parte pertencia a Hircano, filho de Tobias, varão muito eminente; que as declarações de Simão eram caluniosas, pois toda a soma era de quatrocentos talentos de prata e duzentos de ouro;
12 And that it was altogether impossible that such wrongs should be done unto them, that had committed it to the holiness of the place, and to the majesty and inviolable sanctity of the temple, honoured over all the world.	12 que de nenhum modo se podia defraudar os que tinham depositado confiança na santidade do lugar e na inviolabilidade e majestade do templo, que por todo o mundo era honrado.
13 But Heliodorus, because of the king's commandment given him, said, That in any wise it must be brought into the king's treasury.	13 Mas Heliodoro, em cumprimento das ordens recebidas do rei, sustentava que, em todo o caso, devia aquele dinheiro ser levado para o tesouro real.
14 So at the day which he appointed he entered in to order this matter: wherefore there was no small agony throughout the whole city.	14 No dia marcado para isso, dispôs-se a entrar no templo para executar o seu desígnio. Entretanto havia uma grande consternação por toda a cidade.
15 But the priests, prostrating themselves before the altar in their priests' vestments, called unto heaven upon him that made a law concerning things given to he kept, that they should safely be preserved for such as had committed them to be kept.	15 Os sacerdotes prostraram-se diante do altar com as suas vestes sacerdotais, clamavam ao céu, invocando aquele que fez a lei sobre os depósitos, rogando-lhe que os conservasse salvos para aqueles que os tinham confiado.
16 Then whoso had looked the high priest in the face, it would have wounded his heart: for his countenance and the changing of his colour declared the inward agony of his mind.	16 Ninguém podia olhar para o semblante do sumo sacerdote, sem ficar com o coração traspassado, porque a mudança do seu semblante e da sua cor mostrava agonia da sua alma.
17 For the man was so compassed with fear and horror of the body, that it was manifest to them that looked upon him, what sorrow he had now in his heart.	17 A consternação que o invadia e o tremor do seu corpo declaravam bem, aos que olhavam para ele, a dor do seu coração.
18 Others ran flocking out of their houses to the general supplication, because the place was like to come into contempt.	18 Os habitantes saíram em bandos de suas casas, para preces públicas, ao pensarem na iminente profanação do templo.
19 And the women, girt with sackcloth under their breasts, abounded in the streets, and the virgins that were kept in ran, some to the gates, and some to the walls, and others looked out of the windows.	19 As mulheres, cobertos os peitos com cilícios, enchiam as ruas; as donzelas, que se conservavam encerradas em suas casas, corriam, umas para as portas, outras para os muros, e algumas olhavam pelas janelas;
20 And all, holding their hands toward heaven, made supplication.	20 todas, porém, levantando as mãos para o céu, dirigiam a Deus as suas súplicas.
21 Then it would have pitied a man to see the falling down of the multitude of all sorts, and the fear of the high priest being in such an agony.	21 Causava pena ver o abatimento de toda esta confusa multidão de povo e a angústia do sumo sacerdote.
22 They then called upon the Almighty Lord to keep the things committed of trust safe and sure for those that had committed them.	22 Enquanto invocavam a Deus omnipotente para que conservasse invioláveis os depósitos daqueles que os tinham confiado,
23 Nevertheless Heliodorus executed that which was decreed.	23 Heliodoro executava o seu plano. Já estava com os seus guardas junto à porta do erário,
24 Now as he was there present himself with his guard about the treasury, the Lord of spirits, and the Prince of all power, caused a great apparition, so that all that presumed to come in with him were astonished at the power of God, and fainted, and were sore afraid.	24 quando o Senhor dos espíritos e soberano dominador de todo o poder se manifestou tão magnificamente, que todos os que tinham ousado vir ali, foram lançados em terra pelo poder de Deus e ficaram num total desfalecimento e em grande terror.
25 For there appeared unto them an horse with a terrible rider upon him, and adorned with a very fair covering, and he ran fiercely, and smote at Heliodorus with his forefeet, and it seemed that he that sat upon the horse had complete harness of gold.	25 Apareceu-lhes um cavalo, Sobre que estava montado um homem terrível, ajaezado com os melhores arreios, o qual, investindo contra Heliodoro o molestou com as patas dianteiras. O cavaleiro parecia ter uma armadura de ouro.
26 Moreover two other young men appeared before him, notable in strength, excellent in beauty, and comely in apparel, who stood by him on either side; and scourged him continually, and gave him many sore stripes.	26 Ao mesmo tempo apareceram outros dois jovens, cheios de força, de resplandecente beleza, ricamente vestidos, os quais rodearam Heliodoro e o açoutavam nas costas, cada um da sua banda, descarregando sobre ele muitos golpes.
27 And Heliodorus fell suddenly unto the ground, and was compassed with great darkness: but they that were with him took him up, and put him into a litter.	27 Caiu Heliodoro de repente por terra, envolvido numa grande escuridão. Pegaram nele, e, posto numa cadeira de mão, o levaram dali para fora.
28 Thus him, that lately came with a great train and with all his guard into the said treasury, they carried out, being unable to help himself with his weapons: and manifestly they acknowledged the power of God.	28 Deste modo, o que tinha entrado no erário com uma grande comitiva e escolta de guardas, era levado sem se poder socorrer, depois de experimentar claramente o poder de Deus.
29 For he by the hand of God was cast down, and lay speechless without all hope of life.	29 Heliodoro, por efeito deste divino poder, jazia sem fala e sem esperança alguma de vida.
30 But they praised the Lord, that had miraculously honoured his own place: for the temple; which a little afore was full of fear and trouble, when the Almighty Lord appeared, was filled with joy and gladness.	30 Pelo contrário, (os Judeus) bem-diziam o Senhor, por engrandecer o seu (santo) lugar; o templo, que pouco antes estava cheio de confusão e de tumulto, logo que o Senhor manifestou a sua omnipotência, encheu-se de regozijo e de alegria.
31 Then straightways certain of Heliodorus' friends prayed Onias, that he would call upon the most High to grant him his life, who lay ready to give up the ghost.	31 Então alguns amigos de Heliodoro foram a toda a pressa suplicar a Onias que invocasse o Altíssimo, para que desse vida ao que estava reduzido a dar o último suspiro.
32 So the high priest, suspecting lest the king should misconceive that some treachery had been done to Heliodorus by the Jews, offered a sacrifice for the health of the man.	32 Então o sumo sacerdote, considerando que o rei poderia talvez suspeitar algum atentado urdido pelos Judeus contra Heliodoro, ofereceu um sacrifício pela vida deste homem.
33 Now as the high priest was making an atonement, the same young men in the same clothing appeared and stood beside Heliodorus, saying, Give Onias the high priest great thanks, insomuch as for his sake the Lord hath granted thee life:	33 Quando o sumo sacerdote oferecia o sacrifício expiatório, os mesmos dois jovens, vestidos dos mesmos trajos, apresentando-se a Heliodoro, disseram-lhe: Dá graças ao sacerdote Onias, porque o Senhor concede-te a vida por seu respeito.
34 And seeing that thou hast been scourged from heaven, declare unto all men the mighty power of God. And when they had spoken these words, they appeared no more.	34 Tu, pois, que assim foste açoutado por Deus, anuncia a todos o seu grande poder. Ditas estas palavras, desapareceram.
35 So Heliodorus, after he had offered sacrifice unto the Lord, and made great vows unto him that had saved his life, and saluted Onias, returned with his host to the king.	35 Heliodoro, depois de ter oferecido um sacrifício a Deus e feito grandes promessas ao que lhe tinha concedido a vida, agradeceu a Onias e voltou com as suas tropas para o rei.
36 Then testified he to all men the works of the great God, which he had seen with his eyes.	36 A todos testificava Heliodoro as obras do grande Deus, que ele vira com os próprios olhos.
37 And when the king Heliodorus, who might be a fit man to be sent yet once again to Jerusalem, he said,	37 Tendo perguntado o rei a Heliodoro quem lhe parecia apto para ser mandado outra vez a Jerusalém, respondeu:
38 If thou hast any enemy or traitor, send him thither, and thou shalt receive him well scourged, if he escape with his life: for in that place, no doubt; there is an especial power of God.	38 Se tens algum inimigo, ou adversário da tua governação, manda-o lá, e tu o verás voltar açoutado— se escapar— porque verdadeiramente naquele sitio há uma virtude divina.
39 For he that dwelleth in heaven hath his eye on that place, and defendeth it; and he beateth and destroyeth them that come to hurt it.	39 Aquele que tem habitação nos céus, está vigilante e protege esse lugar, e fere e mata os que lá vão para fazer algum mal.
40 And the things concerning Heliodorus, and the keeping of the treasury, fell out on this sort.	40 Eis o que se passou a respeito de Heliodoro e da conservação do erário.