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BIBLIA	KING JAMES BIBLE
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 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,
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 did honour the place, and magnify the temple with their best 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 Insomuch that Seleucus of Asia of his own revenues bare all the costs belonging to the service 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 made governor of the temple, fell out with the high priest about disorder 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 gat him to Apollonius the son of Thraseas, who then was governor of Celosyria and Phenice,
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 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.
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 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.
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 forthwith Heliodorus took his journey; under a colour of visiting the cities of Celosyria and Phenice, 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 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.
10 Manifestó el sumo sacerdote que eran depósitos de viudas y huérfanos,	10 Then the high priest told him that there was such money laid up for the relief of widows and fatherless children:
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 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:
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 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.
13 Pero Heliodoro, en virtud de las órdenes del rey, mantenía de forma terminante que los bienes debían pasar al tesoro real.	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.
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 at the day which he appointed he entered in to order this matter: wherefore there was no small agony 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 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.
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 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.
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 fear and horror of the body, that it was manifest to them that looked upon him, what sorrow he had now 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 ran flocking out of their houses to the general 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, 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.
20 Todas, con las manos tendidas al cielo, tomaban parte en la súplica.	20 And all, holding their hands toward heaven, made supplication.
21 Daba compasión aquella multitud confusamente postrada y el sumo sacerdote angustiado en honda ansiedad.	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.
22 Mientras ellos invocaban al Señor Todopoderoso para que guardara intactos, en completa seguridad, los bienes en depósito para quienes los habían confiado,	22 They then called upon the Almighty Lord to keep the things committed of trust safe and sure for those that had committed them.
23 Heliodoro llevaba a cabo lo que tenía decidido.	23 Nevertheless Heliodorus executed that which was decreed.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
27 Al caer de pronto a tierra, rodeado de densa oscuridad, lo recogieron y lo pusieron en una litera;	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.
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 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.
29 Mientras él yacía mudo y privado de toda esperanza de salvación, a causa del poder divino,	29 For he by the hand of God was cast down, and lay speechless without all hope of life.
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, 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.
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 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.
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, 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.
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 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:
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 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.
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 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.
36 Ante todos daba testimonio de las obras del Dios grande que él había contemplado con sus ojos.	36 Then testified he to all men the works of the great God, which he had seen with his eyes.
37 Al preguntar el rey a Heliodoro a quién convendría enviar otra vez a Jerusalén, él respondió:	37 And when the king Heliodorus, who might be a fit man to be sent yet once again 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, 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.
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 dwelleth in heaven hath his eye on that place, and defendeth it; and he beateth and destroyeth them that come to hurt 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 on this sort.