2 Macabeos 11

BIBLIA	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 Muy poco tiempo después, Lisias, tutor y pariente del rey, que estaba al frente de los negocios, muy contrariado por lo sucedido,	1 But Machabeus, and they that were with him, by the protection of the Lord, recovered the temple and the city again.
2 reunió unos 80.000 hombres con toda la caballería, y se puso en marcha contra los judíos, con la intención de hacer de la ciudad una población de griegos,	2 But he threw down the altars, which the heathens had set up in the streets, as also the temples of the idols.
3 convertir el Templo en fuente de recursos, como los demás recintos sagrados de los gentiles, y poner cada año en venta la dignidad del sumo sacerdocio.	3 And having purified the temple, they made another altar: and taking fire out of the fiery stones, they offered sacrifices after two years, and set forth incense, and lamps, and the leaves of proposition.
4 No tenía en cuenta en absoluto el poder de Dios, engreído como estaba con sus miríadas de infantes, sus millares de jinetes y sus ochenta elefantes.	4 And when they had done these things, they besought the Lord, lying prostrate on the ground, that they might no more fall into such evils; but if they should at any time sin, that they might be chastised by him more gently, and not be delivered up to barbarians and blasphemous men.
5 Entró en Judea, se acercó a Bet Sur, plaza fuerte que dista de Jerusalén unas cinco esjenas, y la cercó estrechamente.	5 Now upon the same day that the temple had been polluted by the strangers, on the very same day it was cleansed again, to wit, on the five and twentieth day of the month of Casleu.
6 En cuanto los hombres de Macabeo supieron que Lisias estaba sitiando las fortalezas, comenzaron a implorar al Señor con gemidos y lágrimas, junto con la multitud, que enviase un ángel bueno para salvar a Israel.	6 And they kept eight days with joy, after the manner of the feast of the tabernacles, remembering that not long before they had kept the feast of the tabernacles when they were in the mountains, and in dens like wild beasts.
7 Macabeo en persona tomó el primero las armas y exhortó a los demás a que juntamente con él afrontaran el peligro y auxiliaran a sus hermanos. Ellos se lanzaron juntos con entusiasmo.	7 Therefore they now, carried boughs, and green branches, and palms for Him that had given them good success in cleansing his place.
8 Cuando estaban cerca de Jerusalén, apareció poniéndose al frente de ellos, un jinete vestido de blanco, blandiendo armas de oro.	8 And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year.
9 Todos a una bendijeron entonces a Dios misericordioso y y sintieron enardecerse sus ánimos, dispuestos a atravesar no sólo a hombres, sino aun a las fieras más salvajes murallas de hierro.	9 And this was the end of Antiochus that was called the Illustrious.
10 Avanzaban equipados, con el aliado enviado del Cielo, porque el Señor se había compadecido de ellos.	10 But now we will relate the acts of Eupator the son of that wicked Antiochus, abridging the account of the evils that happened in the wars.
11 Se lanzaron como leones sobre los enemigos, abatieron 11.000 infantes y 1.600 jinetes, y obligaron a huir a todos los demás.	11 For when he was come to the crown. he appointed over the affairs of his realm one Lysias, general of the army of Phenicia and Syria.
12 La mayoría de éstos escaparon heridos y desarmados; el mismo Lisias se salvó huyendo vergonzosamente.	12 For Ptolemee that was called Macer, was determined to be strictly just to the Jews, and especially by reason of the wrong that had been done them, and to deal peaceably with them.
13 Pero Lisias no era hombre sin juicio. Reflexionando sobre la derrota que acababa de sufrir, y comprendiendo que los hebreos eran invencibles porque el Dios poderoso luchaba con ellos,	13 But being accused for this to Eupator by his friends, and being oftentimes called traitor, because he had left Cyprus which Philometor had committed to him, and coming over to Antiochus the Illustrious, had revolted also from him, he put an end to his life by poison.
14 les propuso por una embajada la reconciliación bajo toda clase de condiciones justas; y que además obligaría al rey a hacerse amigo de ellos.	14 But Gorgias, who was governor of the holds, taking with him the strangers, often fought against the Jews.
15 Macabeo asintió a todo lo que Lisias proponía, preocupado por el interés público; pues el rey concedió cuanto Macabeo había pedido por escrito a Lisias acerca de los judíos.	15 And the Jews that occupied the most commodious hold, received those that were driven out of Jerusalem, and attempted to make war.
16 La carta escrita por Lisias a los judíos decía lo siguiente: «Lisias saluda a la población de los judíos.	16 Then they that were with Machabeus, beseeching the Lord by prayers to be their helper, made a strong attack upon the strong holds of the Idumeans:
17 Juan y Absalón, vuestros enviados, al entregarme el documento copiado a continuación, me han rogado una respuesta sobre lo que en el mismo se significaba.	17 And assaulting them with great force, won the holds, killed them that came in the way, and slew altogether no fewer than twenty thousand.
18 He dado cuenta al rey de todo lo que debía exponérsele; lo que era de mi competencia lo he concedido.	18 And whereas some were fled into very strong towers, having all manner of provision to sustain a siege,
19 Por consiguiente, si mantenéis vuestra buena disposición hacia el Estado, también yo procuraré en adelante colaborar en vuestro favor.	19 Machabeus left Simon and Joseph, and Zacheus, and them that were with them in sufficient number to besiege them, and departed to those expeditions which urged more.
20 En cuanto a los detalles, tengo dada orden a vuestros enviados y a los míos de que los discutan con vosotros.	20 Now they that were with Simon, being led with covetousness, were persuaded For the sake of money by some that were in the towers: and taking seventy thousand didrachmas, let some of them escape.
21 Seguid bien. Año 148, el veinticuatro de Dióscoro».	21 But when it was told Machabeus what was done, he assembled the rulers of the people, and accused those men that they had sold their brethren for money, having let their adversaries escape.
22 La carta del rey decía lo siguiente: «El rey Antíoco saluda a su hermano Lisias.	22 So he put these traitors to death, and forthwith took the two towers.
23 Habiendo pasado nuestro padre donde los dioses, deseamos que los súbditos del reino vivan sin inquietudes para entregarse a sus propias ocupaciones.	23 And having good success in arms and in all things he took in hand, he slew more than twenty thousand in the two holds.
24 Teniendo oído que los judíos no están de acuerdo en adoptar las costumbres griegas, como era voluntad de mi padre, sino que prefieren seguir sus propias costumbres, y ruegan que se les permita acomodarse a sus leyes,	24 But Timotheus who before had been overcome by the Jews, having called together a multitude of foreign troops, and assembled horsemen out of Asia, came as though he would take Judea by force of arms.
25 deseosos, por tanto, de que esta nación esté tranquila, decidimios que se les restituya el Templo y que puedan vivir según las costumbres de sus antepasados.	25 But Machabeus and they that were with him, when he drew near, prayed to the Lord, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding their loins with haircloth,
26 Bien harás, por tanto, en enviarles emisarios que les den la mano, para que al saber nuestra determinación, se sientan confiados y se dediquen con agrado a sus propias ocupaciones».	26 And lying prostrate at the foot of the altar, besought him to be merciful to them, and to be an enemy to their enemies, and an adversary to their adversaries, as the law saith.
27 La carta del rey a la nación era como sigue: «El rey Antíoco saluda al Senado de los judíos y a los demás judíos.	27 And so after prayer taking their arms, they went forth further from the city, and when they were come very near the enemies they rested.
28 Sería nuestro deseo que os encontrarais bien; también nosotros gozamos de salud.	28 But as soon as the sun was risen both sides joined battle: the one part having with their valour the Lord for a surety o victory and success: but the other side making their rage their leader in battle.
29 Menelao nos ha manifestado vuestro deseo de volver a vuestros hogares.	29 But when they were in the heat of the engagement there appeared to the enemies from heaven five men upon horses, comely with golden bridles, conducting the Jews:
30 A los que vuelvan antes del treinta del mes de Xántico se les ofrece la mano y libertad	30 Two of whom took Machabeus between them, and covered him on every side with their arms, and kept him safe: but cast darts and fireballs against the enemy, so that they fell down, being both confounded with blindness, and filled with trouble.
31 para que los judíos se sirvan de sus propios alimentos y leyes como antes, y ninguno de ellos sea molestado en modo alguno a causa de faltas cometidas por ignorancia.	31 And there were slain twenty thousand five hundred, and six hundred horsemen.
32 He enviado a Menelao para que os anime.	32 But Timotheus fled into Gazara a strong hold, where Chereas was governor.
33 Seguid bien. Año 148, día quince de Xántico».	33 Then Machabeus, and they that were with him, cheerfully laid siege to the fortress four days.
34 También los romanos les enviaron una carta con el siguiente contenido: «Quinto Memmio, Tito Manilio, Manio Sergio, legados de los romanos, saludan al pueblo de los judíos.	34 But they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and cast forth abominable words.
35 Nosotros damos nuestro consentimiento a lo que Lisias, pariente del rey, os ha concedido.	35 But when the fifth day appeared, twenty young men of them that were with Machabeus, inflamed in their minds because of the blasphemy, approached manfully to the wall, and pushing forward with fierce courage got up upon it.
36 Pero en relación con lo que él decidió presentar al rey, mandadnos algún emisario en cuanto lo hayáis examinado, para que lo expongamos en la forma que os conviene, ya que nos dirigimos a Antioquía,	36 Moreover others also getting up after them, went to set Are to the towers and the gates, and to burn the blasphemers alive.
37 Daos prisa, por tanto; enviadnos a algunos, para que también nosotros conozcamos cuál es vuestra opinión.	37 And having for two days together pillaged and sacked the fortress, they killed Timotheus, who was found hid in a certain place: they slew also his brother Chereas, and Apollophanes.
38 Seguid en buena salud. Año 148, día quince de Dióscoro».	38 And when this was done, they blessed the Lord with hymns and thanksgiving, who had done great things in Israel, and given them the victory.