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BIBLIA	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 Mientras la ciudad santa era habitada en completa paz y las leyes guardadas a la perfección, gracias a la piedad y al aborrecimiento de mal del sumo sacerdote Onías,	1 Therefore when the holy city was inhabited with all peace, and the laws as yet were very well kept, because of the godliness of Onias the high priest, and the hatred his soul had of evil,
2 sucedía que hasta los reyes veneraban el Lugar Santo y honraban el Templo con magníficos presentes,	2 It came to pass that even the kings themselves, and the princes esteemed the place worthy of the highest honour, and glorified the temple with very great gifts:
3 hasta el punto de que Seleuco, rey de Asia, proveía con sus propias rentas a todos los gastos necesarios para el servicio de los sacrificios.	3 So that Seleucus king of Asia allowed out of his revenues all the charges belonging to the ministry of the sacrifices.
4 Pero un tal Simón, de la tribu de Bilgá, constituido administrador del Templo, tuvo diferencias con el sumo sacerdote sobre la reglamentación del mercado de la ciudad.	4 But one Simon of the tribe of Benjamin, who was appointed overseer of the temple, strove in opposition to the high priest, to bring about some unjust thing in the city.
5 No pudiendo vencer a Onías, se fue donde Apolonio, hijo de Traseo, estratega por entonces de Celesiria y Fenicia,	5 And when he could not overcome Onias he went to Apollonius the son of Tharseas, who at that time was governor of Celesyria and Phenicia:
6 y le comunicó que el tesoro de Jerusalén, estaba repleto de riquezas incontables, hasta el punto de ser incalculable la cantidad de dinero, sin equivalencia con los gastos de los sacrificios, y que era posible que cayeran en poder del rey.	6 And told him, that the treasury in Jerusalem was full of immense sums of money, and the common store was infinite, which did not belong to the account of the sacrifices: and that it was possible to bring all into the king's hands.
7 Apolonio en conversación con el rey le habló de las riquezas de que había tenido noticia y entonces el rey designó a Heliodoro, el encargado de sus negocios, y le envió con la orden de realizar la trasferencia de las mencionadas riquezas.	7 Now when Apollonius had given the king notice concerning the money that he was told of, he called for Heliodorus, who had the charge over his affairs, and sent him with commission to bring him the foresaid money.
8 Enseguida Heliodoro emprendía el viaje con el pretexto de inspeccionar las ciudades de Celesiria y Fenicia, pero en realidad para ejecutar el proyecto del rey.	8 So Heliodorus forthwith began his journey, under a colour of visiting the cities of Celesyria and Phenicia, but indeed to fulfil the king's purpose.
9 Llegado a Jerusalén y amistosamente acogido por el sumo sacerdote y por la ciudad, expuso el hecho de la denuncia e hizo saber el motivo de su presencia; preguntó si las cosas eran realmente así.	9 And when he was come to Jerusalem, and had been courteously received in the city by the high priest, he told him what information had been given concerning the money: and declared the cause for which he was come: and asked if these things were so indeed.
10 Manifestó el sumo sacerdote que eran depósitos de viudas y huérfanos,	10 Then the high priest told him that these were sums deposited, and provisions for the subsistence of the widows and the fatherless.
11 que una parte pertenecía a Hicarno, hijo de Tobías, personaje de muy alta posición y, contra lo que había calumniado el impío Simón, que el total era de cuatrocientos talentos de plata y doscientos de oro;	11 And that some part of that which wicked Simon had given intelligence of, belonged to Hircanus son of Tobias, a man of great dignity: and that the whole was four hundred talents of silver, and two hundred of gold:
12 que de ningún modo se podía perjudicar a los que tenían puesta su confianza en la santidad del Lugar, y en la majestad inviolable de aquel Templo venerado en todo el mundo.	12 But that to deceive them who had trusted to the place and temple which is honoured throughout the whole world, for the reverence and holiness of it, was a thing which could not by any means be done.
13 Pero Heliodoro, en virtud de las órdenes del rey, mantenía de forma terminante que los bienes debían pasar al tesoro real.	13 But he, by reason of the orders he had received from the king, said that by :all means the money must be carried to the king.
14 En la fecha fijada hacía su entrada para realizar el inventario de los bienes. No era pequeña la angustia en toda la ciudad:	14 So on the day he had appointed, Heliodorus entered in to order this mattar. But there was no small terror throughout the whole city.
15 los sacerdotes, postrados ante el altar con sus vestiduras sacerdotales, suplicaban al Cielo, el que había dado la ley sobre los bienes en depósito, que los guardara intactos para quienes los habían depositado.	15 And the priests prostrated themselves before the altar in their priests' vestments, and called upon him from heaven, who made the law concerning things given to be kept, that he would preserve them safe, for them that had deposited them.
16 El ver la figura del sumo sacerdote llegaba a partir el alma, pues su aspecto y su color demudado manifestaban la angustia de su alma.	16 Now whosoever saw the countenance of the high priest, was wounded in heart: for his face, and the changing of his colour declared the inward sorrow of his mind.
17 Aquel hombre estaba embargado de miedo y temblor en su cuerpo, con lo que mostraba a los que le contemplaban el dolor que había en su corazón.	17 For the man was so compassed with sadness and horror of the body, that it was manifest to them that beheld him, what sorrow he had in his heart.
18 De las casas salía en tropel la gente a una rogativa pública porque el lugar estaba a punto de caer en oprobio.	18 Others also came hocking together out of their houses, praying and making public supplication, because the place was like to come into contempt.
19 Las mujeres, ceñidas de saco bajo el pecho, llenaban las calles; de las jóvenes, que estaban recluidas, unas corrían a las puertas, otras subían a los muros, otras se asomaban por las ventanas.	19 And the women, girded with haircloth about their breasts, came together in the streets. And the virgins also that were shut up, came forth, some to Onias, and some to the walls, and others looked out of the windows.
20 Todas, con las manos tendidas al cielo, tomaban parte en la súplica.	20 And all holding up their hands towards heaven, made supplication.
21 Daba compasión aquella multitud confusamente postrada y el sumo sacerdote angustiado en honda ansiedad.	21 For the expectation of the mixed multitude, and of the high priest who was in an agony, would have moved any one to pity.
22 Mientras ellos invocaban al Señor Todopoderoso para que guardara intactos, en completa seguridad, los bienes en depósito para quienes los habían confiado,	22 And these indeed called upon almighty God, to preserve the things that had been committed to them, safe and sure for those that had committed them.
23 Heliodoro llevaba a cabo lo que tenía decidido.	23 But Heliodorus executed that which he had resolved on, himself being present in the same place with his guard about the treasury.
24 Estaba ya allí mismo con su guardia junto al Tesoro, cuando el Soberano de los Espíritus y de toda Potestad, se manifestó en su grandeza, de modo que todos los que con él juntos se habían atrevido a acercarse, pasmados ante el poder de Dios, se volvieron débiles y cobardes.	24 But the spirit of the almighty God gave a great evidence of his presence, so that all that had presumed to obey him, falling down by the power of God, were struck with fainting and dread.
25 Pues se les apareció un caballo montado por un jinete terrible y guarnecido con riquísimo arnés; lanzándose con ímpetu levantó contra Heliodoro sus patas delanteras. El que lo montaba aparecía con una armadura de oro.	25 For there appeared to them a horse with a terrible rider upon him, adorned with a very rich covering: and he ran fiercely and struck Heliodorus with his fore feet, and he that sat upon him seemed to have armour of gold.
26 Se le aparecieron además otros dos jóvenes de notable vigor, espléndida belleza y magníficos vestidos que colocándose a ambos lados, le azotaban sin cesar, moliéndolo a golpes.	26 Moreover there appeared two other young men beautiful and strong, bright and glorious, and in comely apparel: who stood by him, on either side, and scourged him without ceasing with many stripes.
27 Al caer de pronto a tierra, rodeado de densa oscuridad, lo recogieron y lo pusieron en una litera;	27 Arid Heliodorus suddenly fell to the ground, and they took him up covered with great darkness, and having put him into a litter they carried him out.
28 al mismo que poco antes, con numeroso séquito y con toda su guardia, había entrado en el mencionado Tesoro, lo llevaban ahora incapaz de valerse por sí mismo, reconociendo todos claramente la soberanía de Dios.	28 So he that came with many servants, and all his guard into the aforesaid treasury, was carried out, no one being able to help him, the manifest power of God being known.
29 Mientras él yacía mudo y privado de toda esperanza de salvación, a causa del poder divino,	29 And he indeed by the power of God lay speechless, and without all hope of recovery.
30 otros bendecían al Señor que había glorificado maravillosamente su propio Lugar; y el Templo, lleno poco antes de miedo y turbación, rebosaba de gozo y alegría después de la manifestación del Señor Todopoderoso.	30 But they praised the Lord because he had glorified his place: and the temple, that a little before was full of fear and trouble, when the almighty Lord appeared, was filled with joy and gladness.
31 Pronto algunos de los acompañantes de Heliodoro, instaban a Onías que invocara al Altísimo para que diese la gracia de vivir a aquel que yacía ya en su último suspiro.	31 Then some of the friends of Heliodorus forthwith begged of Onias, that he would call upon the most High to grant him his life, who was ready to give up the ghost.
32 Temiendo el sumo sacerdote que acaso el rey sospechara que los judíos hubieran perpetrado alguna fechoría contra Heliodoro, ofreció un sacrificio por la salud de aquel hombre.	32 So the high priest considering that the king might perhaps suspect that some mischief had been done to Heliodorus by the Jews, offered a sacrifice of health for the recovery of the man.
33 Mientras el sumo sacerdote ofrecía el sacrificio de expiación, se aparecieron otra vez a Heliodoro los mismos jóvenes, vestidos con la misma indumentaria y en pie le dijeron: «Da muchas gracias al sumo sacerdote Onías, pues por él te concede el Señor la gracia de vivir;	33 And when the high priest was praying, the same young men in the same clothing stood by Heliodorus, and said to him: Give thanks to Onias the priest: because for his sake the Lord hath granted thee life.
34 y tú, que has sido azotado por el Cielo, haz saber a todos la grandeza del poder de Dios». En diciendo esto, desparacieron.	34 And thou having been scourged by God, declare unto all men the great works and the power of God. And having spoken thus, they appeared no more.
35 Heliodoro, habiendo ofrecido al Señor un sacrificio y tras haber orado largamente al que le había concedido la vida, se despidió de Onías y volvió con sus tropas donde el rey.	35 So Heliodorus after he had offered a sacrifice to God, and made great vows to him, that had granted him life, and given thanks to Onias, taking his troops with him, returned to the king.
36 Ante todos daba testimonio de las obras del Dios grande que él había contemplado con sus ojos.	36 And he testified to all men the works of the great God, which he had seen with his own eyes.
37 Al preguntar el rey a Heliodoro a quién convendría enviar otra vez a Jerusalén, él respondió:	37 And when the king asked Heliodorus, who might be a fit man to be sent yet once more to Jerusalem, he said:
38 «Si tienes algún enemigo conspirador contra el Estado, mándalo allá y te volverá molido a azotes, si es que salva su vida, porque te aseguro que rodea a aquel Lugar una fuerza divina.	38 If thou hast any enemy or traitor to thy kingdom, send him thither, and thou shalt receive him again scourged, if so be he escape: for there is undoubtedly in that place a certain power of God.
39 Pues el mismo que tiene en los cielos su morada, vela y protege aquel Lugar; y a los que se acercan con malas intenciones los hiere de muerte».	39 For he that hath his dwelling in the heavens, is the visitor, and protector of that place, and he striketh and destroyeth them that come to do evil to it.
40 Así sucedieron las cosas relativas a Heliodoro y a la preservación del Tesoro.	40 And the things concerning Heliodorus, and the keeping of the treasury fell out in this manner.