2 Maccabees 11

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition	NOVA VULGATA
1 Very soon after this, Lysias, the king's guardian and kinsman, who was in charge of the government, being vexed at what had happened,	1 Sed parvo prorsus post tem pore, Lysias procurator regis et propinquusac negotiorum praepositus graviter ferens de his, quae acciderant,
2 gathered about eighty thousand men and all his cavalry and came against the Jews. He intended to make the city a home for Greeks,	2 congregatisoctoginta milibus et equitatu universo, veniebat adversus Iudaeos existimans secivitatem quidem Graecis habitaculum facturum;
3 and to levy tribute on the temple as he did on the sacred places of the other nations, and to put up the high priesthood for sale every year.	3 templum vero in pecuniaequaestum sicut cetera delubra gentium habiturum, et per singulos annos venalesacerdotium facturum,
4 He took no account whatever of the power of God, but was elated with his ten thousands of infantry, and his thousands of cavalry, and his eighty elephants.	4 nequaquam recogitans Dei potestatem, sed elatusmultitudine peditum et milibus equitum et octoginta elephantis.
5 Invading Judea, he approached Beth-zur, which was a fortified place about five leagues from Jerusalem, and pressed it hard.	5 Ingressusautem Iudaeam et appropians Bethsuris, munito quidem praesidio, distanti autemab Hierosolymis intervallo quinque stadiorum, illud obsidione premebat.
6 When Maccabeus and his men got word that Lysias was besieging the strongholds, they and all the people, with lamentations and tears, besought the Lord to send a good angel to save Israel.	6 Utautem, qui cum Maccabaeo erant, cognoverunt eum expugnare praesidia, cumfletibus et lacrimis rogabant Dominum, et omnis turba simul, ut bonum angelummitteret ad salutem Israel.
7 Maccabeus himself was the first to take up arms, and he urged the others to risk their lives with him to aid their brethren. Then they eagerly rushed off together.	7 Et ipse primus Maccabaeus, sumptis armis, ceterosadhortatus est simul secum periculum subire et ferre auxilium fratribus suis;simul autem et prompto animo impetum fecerunt.
8 And there, while they were still near Jerusalem, a horseman appeared at their head, clothed in white and brandishing weapons of gold.	8 Ilico vero, cum propeHierosolymam essent, apparuit praecedens eos eques in veste candida armaturamauream vibrans.
9 And they all together praised the merciful God, and were strengthened in heart, ready to assail not only men but the wildest beasts or walls of iron.	9 Tunc omnes simul benedixerunt misericordem Deum etconvaluerunt animis non solum homines, sed et bestias ferocissimas et murosferreos parati penetrare.
10 They advanced in battle order, having their heavenly ally, for the Lord had mercy on them.	10 Praeibant in apparatu de caelo habentes adiutorem,miserante super eos Domino.
11 They hurled themselves like lions against the enemy, and slew eleven thousand of them and sixteen hundred horsemen, and forced all the rest to flee.	11 Leonum autem more impetu irruentes in hostes,prostraverunt ex eis undecim milia peditum et equitum mille sescentos, universosautem in fugam verterunt.
12 Most of them got away stripped and wounded, and Lysias himself escaped by disgraceful flight.	12 Plures autem ex eis vulnerati, nudi evaserunt; sedet ipse Lysias turpiter fugiens evasit.
13 And as he was not without intelligence, he pondered over the defeat which had befallen him, and realized that the Hebrews were invincible because the mighty God fought on their side. So he sent to them	13 Et, quia non insensatus erat, secum ipse reputans factam erga se deminutionemet intellegens invictos esse Hebraeos, potente Deo auxiliante, misit ad eos
14 and persuaded them to settle everything on just terms, promising that he would persuade the king, constraining him to be their friend.	14 suasitque eis se consensurum omnibus, quae iusta sunt, et regem quoquepersuasurum, ut necessarium crederet se amicum eis esse.
15 Maccabeus, having regard for the common good, agreed to all that Lysias urged. For the king granted every request in behalf of the Jews which Maccabeus delivered to Lysias in writing.	15 Annuit autemMaccabaeus in omnibus, quae Lysias rogabat, utilitati consulens; quaecumque enimMaccabaeus scriptis tradidit Lysiae de Iudaeis, rex concessit.
16 The letter written to the Jews by Lysias was to this effect: "Lysias to the people of the Jews, greeting.	16 Nam erant scriptae Iudaeis epistulae a Lysia quidem hunc modum continentes:“ Lysias populo Iudaeorum salutem.
17 John and Absalom, who were sent by you, have delivered your signed communication and have asked about the matters indicated therein.	17 Ioannes et Abessalom, qui missi fueranta vobis tradentes responsum rescriptum, postulabant circum ea, quae per illudsignificabantur.
18 I have informed the king of everything that needed to be brought before him, and he has agreed to what was possible.	18 Quaecumque igitur oportebat etiam regi perferri, exposui;et, quae res permittebat, concessit.
19 If you will maintain your good will toward the government, I will endeavor for the future to help promote your welfare.	19 Si igitur in negotiis benevolentiamconservaveritis, et deinceps bonorum vobis causa esse tentabo.
20 And concerning these matters and their details, I have ordered these men and my representatives to confer with you.	20 De ceterisautem per singula mandavi et istis et his, qui a me missi sunt, colloquivobiscum.
21 Farewell. The one hundred and forty-eighth year, Dioscorinthius twenty-fourth."	21 Bene valete. Anno centesimo quadragesimo octavo, mensis IovisCorinthii die vicesima et quarta ”.
22 The king's letter ran thus: "King Antiochus to his brother Lysias, greeting.	22 Regis autem epistula ista continebat: “ Rex Antiochus Lysiae fratrisalutem.
23 Now that our father has gone on to the gods, we desire that the subjects of the kingdom be undisturbed in caring for their own affairs.	23 Patre nostro inter deos translato, nos volentes eos, qui sunt inregno nostro, sine tumultu attendere ad rerum suarum curam,
24 We have heard that the Jews do not consent to our father's change to Greek customs but prefer their own way of living and ask that their own customs be allowed them.	24 audientes Iudaeosnon consensisse patri, ut transferrentur ad Graecas institutiones, sed suoipsorum instituto adhaerentes postulare sibi concedi legitima sua;
25 Accordingly, since we choose that this nation also be free from disturbance, our decision is that their temple be restored to them and that they live according to the customs of their ancestors.	25 cupientesigitur hanc quoque gentem extra tumultum esse, iudicamus templum illis restituiremque agi secundum suorum maiorum consuetudinem.
26 You will do well, therefore, to send word to them and give them pledges of friendship, so that they may know our policy and be of good cheer and go on happily in the conduct of their own affairs."	26 Bene igitur feceris, simiseris ad eos et dexteram dederis ut, cognita nostra voluntate, bono animo sintet libenter propriarum rerum instaurationi deserviant ”.
27 To the nation the king's letter was as follows: "King Antiochus to the senate of the Jews and to the other Jews, greeting.	27 Ad gentem vero regis epistula talis erat: “ Rex Antiochus senatui Iudaeorumet ceteris Iudaeis salutem.
28 If you are well, it is as we desire. We also are in good health.	28 Si valetis, sic est, ut volumus; sed et ipsi benevalemus.
29 Menelaus has informed us that you wish to return home and look after your own affairs.	29 Manifestavit nobis Menelaus velle vos redire et in negotiis propriisversari.
30 Therefore those who go home by the thirtieth day of Xanthicus will have our pledge of friendship and full permission	30 His igitur, qui commeant usque ad diem tricesimum mensis Xanthici,erit dextera cum securitate,
31 for the Jews to enjoy their own food and laws, just as formerly, and none of them shall be molested in any way for what he may have done in ignorance.	31 ut Iudaei utantur cibis et legibus suis sicut etprius, et nemo eorum ullo modo molestiam patietur de his, quae per ignorantiamgesta sunt.
32 And I have also sent Menelaus to encourage you.	32 Misimus autem et Menelaum, qui vos alloquatur.
33 Farewell. The one hundred and forty-eighth year, Xanthicus fifteenth."	33 Valete. Annocentesimo quadragesimo octavo, Xanthici mensis quinta decima die ”.
34 The Romans also sent them a letter, which read thus: "Quintus Memmius and Titus Manius, envoys of the Romans, to the people of the Jews, greeting.	34 Miserunt autem etiam Romani epistulam ita se habentem: “ Quintus Memmius,Titus Manius, legati Romanorum populo Iudaeorum salutem.
35 With regard to what Lysias the kinsman of the king has granted you, we also give consent.	35 De his, quae Lysiascognatus regis concessit vobis, et nos consentimus.
36 But as to the matters which he decided are to be referred to the king, as soon as you have considered them, send some one promptly, so that we may make proposals appropriate for you. For we are on our way to Antioch.	36 De quibus autem ad regemiudicavit referendum, confestim aliquem mittite inter vos conferentes de his, utproponamus, sicut congruit vobis; nos enim Antiochiam accedimus.
37 Therefore make haste and send some men, so that we may have your judgment.	37 Ideoquefestinate et mittite aliquos, ut nos quoque sciamus cuius estis voluntatis.
38 Farewell. The one hundred and forty-eighth year, Xanthicus fifteenth."	38 Bene valete. Anno centesimo quadragesimo octavo, quinta decima die mensisXanthici ”.