II Livro dos Macabeus 14

SAGRADA BIBLIA	KING JAMES BIBLE
1 Três anos mais tarde, Judas e seus amigos souberam que Demétrio, filho de Seleuco, tinha chegado pelo porto de Trípoli com um poderoso exército e uma grande esquadra;	1 After three years was Judas informed, that Demetrius the son of Seleucus, having entered by the haven of Tripolis with a great power and navy,
2 soube também que o país caíra em suas mãos e que havia causado a perda de Antíoco e de seu tutor Lísias.	2 Had taken the country, and killed Antiochus, and Lysias his protector.
3 Ora, certo Alcimo, outrora sumo sacerdote, mas voluntariamente comprometido por ocasião da introdução dos costumes pagãos, vendo que de nenhum lado lhe restava esperança de salvação, nem possibilidade de achegar-se ainda ao altar,	3 Now one Alcimus, who had been high priest, and had defiled himself wilfully in the times of their mingling with the Gentiles, seeing that by no means he could save himself, nor have any more access to the holy altar,
4 veio ter com o rei Demétrio. Isso foi pelo ano cento e cinqüenta e um. Ofereceu-lhe uma coroa de ouro, uma palma e, além disso, alguns ramos de oliveira, dos que se oferecem no templo. Naquele dia, contudo, não disse nada.	4 Came to king Demetrius in the hundred and one and fiftieth year, presenting unto him a crown of gold, and a palm, and also of the boughs which were used solemnly in the temple: and so that day he held his peace.
5 Mas achou uma ocasião oportuna para executar sua maldade, quando foi chamado ao conselho por	5 Howbeit having gotten opportunity to further his foolish enterprize, and being called into counsel by Demetrius, and asked how the Jews stood affected, and what they intended, he answered thereunto:
6 Respondeu ele: Aqueles judeus, que se chamam assideus, em cuja frente se encontra Judas Macabeu,	6 Those of the Jews that he called Assideans, whose captain is Judas Maccabeus, nourish war and are seditious, and will not let the rest be in peace.
7 Eis por que, despojado de minha dignidade hereditária, quero dizer do sumo sacerdócio: vim aqui	7 Therefore I, being deprived of mine ancestors' honour, I mean the high priesthood, am now come hither:
8 primeiro porque tenho realmente cuidado dos interesses do rei; depois, em consideração aos meus compatriotas, porque a irreflexão dos que citei mergulha toda a nossa raça num grande mal.	8 First, verily for the unfeigned care I have of things pertaining to the king; and secondly, even for that I intend the good of mine own countrymen: for all our nation is in no small misery through the unadvised dealing of them aforersaid.
9 Reconhecido isso, ó rei, pela benevolência que testemunhas a todos, toma as medidas necessárias para a salvação de nosso país e de nossa raça ameaçada,	9 Wherefore, O king, seeing knowest all these things, be careful for the country, and our nation, which is pressed on every side, according to the clemency that thou readily shewest unto all.
10 porque, enquanto Judas estiver vivo, é impossível que haja paz.	10 For as long as Judas liveth, it is not possible that the state should be quiet.
11 Mal acabara ele de falar, os demais amigos do rei, hostis à causa de Judas, puseram-se a excitar Demétrio.	11 This was no sooner spoken of him, but others of the king's friends, being maliciously set against Judas, did more incense Demetrius.
12 Este designou imediatamente Nicanor, ex-comandante do corpo de elefantes, e promoveu-o a general da Judéia, ordenando-lhe	12 And forthwith calling Nicanor, who had been master of the elephants, and making him governor over Judea, he sent him forth,
13 que partisse a fim de matar Judas, dispersar suas tropas e restabelecer Alcimo como sacerdote do grande templo.	13 Commanding him to slay Judas, and to scatter them that were with him, and to make Alcimus high priest of the great temple.
14 Aqueles que na Judéia haviam fugido de Judas colocaram-se ao lado dos gentios sob a chefia de Nicanor, como se os infortúnios e males dos judeus lhes devessem redundar em outros tantos êxitos.	14 Then the heathen, that had fled out of Judea from Judas, came to Nicanor by flocks, thinking the harm and calamities ot the Jews to be their welfare.
15 Os judeus, ao ouvirem falar da expedição de Nicanor e do ataque dos gentios, cobriram a cabeça com pó e imploraram àquele que estabelecera seu povo para sempre e que continuamente, de modo visível, defendia sua parte escolhida.	15 Now when the Jews heard of Nicanor's coming, and that the heathen were up against them, they cast earth upon their heads, and made supplication to him that had established his people for ever, and who always helpeth his portion with manifestation of his presence.
16 À ordem do chefe, partiu logo o exército e encontrou o inimigo perto da aldeia de Dessau.	16 So at the commandment of the captain they removed straightways from thence, and came near unto them at the town of Dessau.
17 Embora Simão, irmão de Judas, estivesse em presença de Nicanor, adiou o ataque em vista do súbito terror produzido aos seus pelo inimigo.	17 Now Simon, Judas' brother, had joined battle with Nicanor, but was somewhat discomfited through the sudden silence of his enemies.
18 De seu lado, Nicanor, conhecendo a coragem dos homens de Judas e a grandeza de ânimo com que eles se atiravam ao combate pela pátria, temeu expor-se a uma decisão pelo sangue.	18 Nevertheless Nicanor, hearing of the manliness of them that were with Judas, and the courageousness that they had to fight for their country, durst not try the matter by the sword.
19 Enviou, pois, Possidônio, Teódoto e Matatias, para oferecer a mão aos judeus e receber a deles.	19 Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotus, and Mattathias, to make peace.
20 As propostas de paz foram por muito tempo examinadas; o chefe as comunicou às tropas e unanimemente foram aceitas.	20 So when they had taken long advisement thereupon, and the captain had made the multitude acquainted therewith, and it appeared that they were all of one mind, they consented to the covenants,
21 Foi fixado um dia para uma conferência dos chefes sobre esse assunto. De um lado e de outro avançou um carro e colocaram cadeiras de honra.	21 And appointed a day to meet in together by themselves: and when the day came, and stools were set for either of them,
22 Judas postou homens armados em lugares estratégicos, prontos para qualquer eventualidade, se os adversários os viessem trair. A conferência dos chefes foi satisfatória.	22 Ludas placed armed men ready in convenient places, lest some treachery should be suddenly practised by the enemies: so they made a peaceable conference.
23 Nicanor passou a residir em Jerusalém, sem fazer ali mal algum; despediu até mesmo a multidão das tropas que ele havia trazido consigo.	23 Now Nicanor abode in Jerusalem, and did no hurt, but sent away the people that came flocking unto him.
24 Estava constantemente em companhia de Judas, sentindo amizade para com ele.	24 And he would not willingly have Judas out of his sight: for he love the man from his heart
25 Instou para que ele se casasse e que tivesse filhos. Judas casou-se, gozou de tranqüilidade, e desfrutou a vida	25 He prayed him also to take a wife, and to beget children: so he married, was quiet, and took part of this life.
26 Verificando Alcimo os sentimentos recíprocos de ambos os chefes, investigou as cláusulas do tratado e dirigiu-se a Demétrio, acusando Nicanor de conjurar contra o Estado, porque havia designado para seu lugar-tenente Judas, o próprio inimigo do reino.	26 But Alcimus, perceiving the love that was betwixt them, and considering the covenants that were made, came to Demetrius, and told him that Nicanor was not well affected toward the state; for that he had ordained Judas, a traitor to his realm, to be the king's successor.
27 Exasperado e excitado pelas calúnias desse bandido, escreveu o rei a Nicanor, dizendo-lhe que estava descontente com os tratados realizados e ordenava-lhe que lhe enviasse preso Macabeu o mais depressa possível, para Antioquia.	27 Then the king being in a rage, and provoked with the accusations of the most wicked man, wrote to Nicanor, signifying that he was much displeased with the covenants, and commanding him that he should send Maccabeus prisoner in all haste unto Antioch.
28 Recebendo essa carta, Nicanor ficou consternado e triste por ter de romper seus contratos sem que Judas tivesse agido mal.	28 When this came to Nicanor's hearing, he was much confounded in himself, and took it grievously that he should make void the articles which were agreed upon, the man being in no fault.
29 Mas, como ele não podia contrariar as ordens do rei, procurava uma ocasião para executar essa ordem por algum ardil.	29 But because there was no dealing against the king, he watched his time to accomplish this thing by policy.
30 Reparando Macabeu que Nicanor se mostrava mais rude para com sua pessoa e com uma atitude mais	30 Notwithstanding, when Maccabeus saw that Nicanor began to be churlish unto him, and that he entreated him more roughly than he was wont, perceiving that such sour behaviour came not of good, he gathered together not a few of his men, and withdrew himself from Nicanor.
31 Quando o outro compreendeu que havia sido logrado, dirigiu-se ao grande e sublime templo no momento em que os sacerdotes ofereciam o sacrifício e deu-lhes ordem de entregarem esse homem;	31 But the other, knowing that he was notably prevented by Judas' policy, came into the great and holy temple, and commanded the priests, that were offering their usual sacrifices, to deliver him the man.
32 os sacerdotes, porém, juraram-lhe que não sabiam onde se achava o que ele procurava.	32 And when they sware that they could not tell where the man was whom he sought,
33 Então, estendendo a mão para o templo, jurou: Se não me entregardes Judas preso, arrasarei até o solo este santuário de Deus, derribarei o altar, e no mesmo lugar edificarei um magnífico templo a Dionisos.	33 He stretched out his right hand toward the temple, and made an oath in this manner: If ye will not deliver me Judas as a prisoner, I will lay this temple of God even with the ground, and I will break down the altar, and erect a notable temple unto Bacchus.
34 Ditas estas coisas, ele se retirou. Os sacerdotes, então, ergueram as mãos para o céu e invocaram aquele que sempre pelejou pelo nosso povo:	34 After these words he departed. Then the priests lifted up their hands toward heaven, and besought him that was ever a defender of their nation, saying in this manner;
35 Senhor do universo, exclamaram eles, vós, que bastais a vós mesmo, quisestes possuir entre nós um templo por habitação;	35 Thou, O Lord of all things, who hast need of nothing, wast pleased that the temple of thine habitation should be among us:
36 ó fonte santa de toda santidade, conservai, pois, sempre livre de toda profanação esta casa que há pouco foi purificada.	36 Therefore now, O holy Lord of all holiness, keep this house ever undefiled, which lately was cleansed, and stop every unrighteous mouth.
37 Aconteceu também que Razis, um dos anciãos de Jerusalém, foi denunciado a Nicanor. Era um homem dedicado aos seus concidadãos, de grande reputação, e cognominado pai dos Judeus, por causa de sua benevolência.	37 Now was there accused unto Nicanor one Razis, one of the elders of Jerusalem, a lover of his countrymen, and a man of very good report, who for his kindness was called a father of the Jews.
38 Anteriormente, por ocasião da resistência ao paganismo, havia sido acusado de judaísmo e pelo judaísmo ele se havia exposto de corpo e alma com um zelo extremo.	38 For in the former times, when they mingled not themselves with the Gentiles, he had been accused of Judaism, and did boldly jeopard his body and life with all vehemency for the religion of the Jews.
39 Nicanor, que pretendia dar uma prova de sua hostilidade para com os judeus, enviou mais de quinhentos homens para apoderar-se dele,	39 So Nicanor, willing to declare the hate that he bare unto the Jews, sent above five hundred men of war to take him:
40 supondo que, prendendo-o, causaria aos judeus um golpe penoso.	40 For he thought by taking him to do the Jews much hurt.
41 Como essa tropa foi apoderar-se da torre e forçar a entrada, uma vez que havia sido dada a ordem de atear fogo e incendiar as portas, Razis, quando ia ser preso, transpassou-se com a própria espada,	41 Now when the multitude would have taken the tower, and violently broken into the outer door, and bade that fire should be brought to burn it, he being ready to be taken on every side fell upon his sword;
42 preferindo morrer nobremente antes que cair nas mãos dos ímpios e padecer ultrajes indignos de seu nascimento.	42 Choosing rather to die manfully, than to come into the hands of the wicked, to be abused otherwise than beseemed his noble birth:
43 Na precipitação, porém, dirigiu mal o golpe e, enquanto os soldados forçavam do lado de fora contra as portas, ele correu animosamente para cima do muro e, com coragem, precipitou-se de modo a cair sobre eles;	43 But missing his stroke through haste, the multitude also rushing within the doors, he ran boldly up to the wall, and cast himself down manfully among the thickest of them.
44 estes afastaram-se com rapidez, e Razis esmagou-se no espaço deixado vazio.	44 But they quickly giving back, and a space being made, he fell down into the midst of the void place.
45 Todavia, ainda respirando, cheio de ardor, ergueu-se e, embora o sangue lhe jorrasse como uma fonte de suas horríveis feridas, atravessou a multidão numa carreira; em seguida, de pé sobre uma rocha escarpada	45 Nevertheless, while there was yet breath within him, being inflamed with anger, he rose up; and though his blood gushed out like spouts of water, and his wounds were grievous, yet he ran through the midst of the throng; and standing upon a steep rock,
46 e já inteiramente exangue, arrancou com as próprias mãos as entranhas que saíam, e lançou-as sobre os inimigos. Foi assim seu fim, pedindo ao Senhor da vida e do sopro que lhos restituísse um dia.	46 When as his blood was now quite gone, he plucked out his bowels, and taking them in both his hands, he cast them upon the throng, and calling upon the Lord of life and spirit to restore him those again, he thus died.