Secondo libro dei Maccabei 11

NOVA VULGATA	KING JAMES BIBLE
1 Sed parvo prorsus post tem pore, Lysias procurator regis et propinquusac negotiorum praepositus graviter ferens de his, quae acciderant,	1 Not long after the, Lysias the king's protector and cousin, who also managed the affairs, took sore displeasure for the things that were done.
2 congregatisoctoginta milibus et equitatu universo, veniebat adversus Iudaeos existimans secivitatem quidem Graecis habitaculum facturum;	2 And when he had gathered about fourscore thousand with all the horsemen, he came against the Jews, thinking to make the city an habitation of the Gentiles,
3 templum vero in pecuniaequaestum sicut cetera delubra gentium habiturum, et per singulos annos venalesacerdotium facturum,	3 And to make a gain of the temple, as of the other chapels of the heathen, and to set the high priesthood to sale every year:
4 nequaquam recogitans Dei potestatem, sed elatusmultitudine peditum et milibus equitum et octoginta elephantis.	4 Not at all considering the power of God but puffed up with his ten thousands of footmen, and his thousands of horsemen, and his fourscore elephants.
5 Ingressusautem Iudaeam et appropians Bethsuris, munito quidem praesidio, distanti autemab Hierosolymis intervallo quinque stadiorum, illud obsidione premebat.	5 So he came to Judea, and drew near to Bethsura, which was a strong town, but distant from Jerusalem about five furlongs, and he laid sore siege unto it.
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.	6 Now when they that were with Maccabeus heard that he besieged the holds, they and all the people with lamentation and tears besought the Lord that he would send a good angel to deliver Israel.
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.	7 Then Maccabeus himself first of all took weapons, exhorting the other that they would jeopard themselves together with him to help their brethren: so they went forth together with a willing mind.
8 Ilico vero, cum propeHierosolymam essent, apparuit praecedens eos eques in veste candida armaturamauream vibrans.	8 And as they were at Jerusalem, there appeared before them on horseback one in white clothing, shaking his armour of gold.
9 Tunc omnes simul benedixerunt misericordem Deum etconvaluerunt animis non solum homines, sed et bestias ferocissimas et murosferreos parati penetrare.	9 Then they praised the merciful God all together, and took heart, insomuch that they were ready not only to fight with men, but with most cruel beasts, and to pierce through walls of iron.
10 Praeibant in apparatu de caelo habentes adiutorem,miserante super eos Domino.	10 Thus they marched forward in their armour, having an helper from heaven: for the Lord was merciful unto them
11 Leonum autem more impetu irruentes in hostes,prostraverunt ex eis undecim milia peditum et equitum mille sescentos, universosautem in fugam verterunt.	11 And giving a charge upon their enemies like lions, they slew eleven thousand footmen, and sixteen hundred horsemen, and put all the other to flight.
12 Plures autem ex eis vulnerati, nudi evaserunt; sedet ipse Lysias turpiter fugiens evasit.	12 Many of them also being wounded escaped naked; and Lysias himself fled away shamefully, and so escaped.
13 Et, quia non insensatus erat, secum ipse reputans factam erga se deminutionemet intellegens invictos esse Hebraeos, potente Deo auxiliante, misit ad eos	13 Who, as he was a man of understanding, casting with himself what loss he had had, and considering that the Hebrews could not be overcome, because the Almighty God helped them, he sent unto them,
14 suasitque eis se consensurum omnibus, quae iusta sunt, et regem quoquepersuasurum, ut necessarium crederet se amicum eis esse.	14 And persuaded them to agree to all reasonable conditions, and promised that he would persuade the king that he must needs be a friend unto them.
15 Annuit autemMaccabaeus in omnibus, quae Lysias rogabat, utilitati consulens; quaecumque enimMaccabaeus scriptis tradidit Lysiae de Iudaeis, rex concessit.	15 Then Maccabeus consented to all that Lysias desired, being careful of the common good; and whatsoever Maccabeus wrote unto Lysias concerning the Jews, the king granted it.
16 Nam erant scriptae Iudaeis epistulae a Lysia quidem hunc modum continentes:“ Lysias populo Iudaeorum salutem.	16 For there were letters written unto the Jews from Lysias to this effect: Lysias unto the people of the Jews sendeth greeting:
17 Ioannes et Abessalom, qui missi fueranta vobis tradentes responsum rescriptum, postulabant circum ea, quae per illudsignificabantur.	17 John and Absolom, who were sent from you, delivered me the petition subscribed, and made request for the performance of the contents thereof.
18 Quaecumque igitur oportebat etiam regi perferri, exposui;et, quae res permittebat, concessit.	18 Therefore what things soever were meet to be reported to the king, I have declared them, and he hath granted as much as might be.
19 Si igitur in negotiis benevolentiamconservaveritis, et deinceps bonorum vobis causa esse tentabo.	19 And if then ye will keep yourselves loyal to the state, hereafter also will I endeavour to be a means of your good.
20 De ceterisautem per singula mandavi et istis et his, qui a me missi sunt, colloquivobiscum.	20 But of the particulars I have given order both to these and the other that came from me, to commune with you.
21 Bene valete. Anno centesimo quadragesimo octavo, mensis IovisCorinthii die vicesima et quarta ”.	21 Fare ye well. The hundred and eight and fortieth year, the four and twentieth day of the month Dioscorinthius.
22 Regis autem epistula ista continebat: “ Rex Antiochus Lysiae fratrisalutem.	22 Now the king's letter contained these words: King Antiochus unto his brother Lysias sendeth greeting:
23 Patre nostro inter deos translato, nos volentes eos, qui sunt inregno nostro, sine tumultu attendere ad rerum suarum curam,	23 Since our father is translated unto the gods, our will is, that they that are in our realm live quietly, that every one may attend upon his own affairs.
24 audientes Iudaeosnon consensisse patri, ut transferrentur ad Graecas institutiones, sed suoipsorum instituto adhaerentes postulare sibi concedi legitima sua;	24 We understand also that the Jews would not consent to our father, for to be brought unto the custom of the Gentiles, but had rather keep their own manner of living: for the which cause they require of us, that we should suffer them to live after their own laws.
25 cupientesigitur hanc quoque gentem extra tumultum esse, iudicamus templum illis restituiremque agi secundum suorum maiorum consuetudinem.	25 Wherefore our mind is, that this nation shall be in rest, and we have determined to restore them their temple, that they may live according to the customs of their forefathers.
26 Bene igitur feceris, simiseris ad eos et dexteram dederis ut, cognita nostra voluntate, bono animo sintet libenter propriarum rerum instaurationi deserviant ”.	26 Thou shalt do well therefore to send unto them, and grant them peace, that when they are certified of our mind, they may be of good comfort, and ever go cheerfully about their own affairs.
27 Ad gentem vero regis epistula talis erat: “ Rex Antiochus senatui Iudaeorumet ceteris Iudaeis salutem.	27 And the letter of the king unto the nation of the Jews was after this manner: King Antiochus sendeth greeting unto the council, and the rest of the Jews:
28 Si valetis, sic est, ut volumus; sed et ipsi benevalemus.	28 If ye fare well, we have our desire; we are also in good health.
29 Manifestavit nobis Menelaus velle vos redire et in negotiis propriisversari.	29 Menelans declared unto us, that your desire was to return home, and to follow your own business:
30 His igitur, qui commeant usque ad diem tricesimum mensis Xanthici,erit dextera cum securitate,	30 Wherefore they that will depart shall have safe conduct till the thirtieth day of Xanthicus with security.
31 ut Iudaei utantur cibis et legibus suis sicut etprius, et nemo eorum ullo modo molestiam patietur de his, quae per ignorantiamgesta sunt.	31 And the Jews shall use their own kind of meats and laws, as before; and none of them any manner of ways shall be molested for things ignorantly done.
32 Misimus autem et Menelaum, qui vos alloquatur.	32 I have sent also Menelans, that he may comfort you.
33 Valete. Annocentesimo quadragesimo octavo, Xanthici mensis quinta decima die ”.	33 Fare ye well. In the hundred forty and eighth year, and the fifteenth day of the month Xanthicus.
34 Miserunt autem etiam Romani epistulam ita se habentem: “ Quintus Memmius,Titus Manius, legati Romanorum populo Iudaeorum salutem.	34 The Romans also sent unto them a letter containing these words: Quintus Memmius and Titus Manlius, ambassadors of the Romans, send greeting unto the people of the Jews.
35 De his, quae Lysiascognatus regis concessit vobis, et nos consentimus.	35 Whatsoever Lysias the king's cousin hath granted, therewith we also are well pleased.
36 De quibus autem ad regemiudicavit referendum, confestim aliquem mittite inter vos conferentes de his, utproponamus, sicut congruit vobis; nos enim Antiochiam accedimus.	36 But touching such things as he judged to be referred to the king, after ye have advised thereof, send one forthwith, that we may declare as it is convenient for you: for we are now going to Antioch.
37 Ideoquefestinate et mittite aliquos, ut nos quoque sciamus cuius estis voluntatis.	37 Therefore send some with speed, that we may know what is your mind.
38 Bene valete. Anno centesimo quadragesimo octavo, quinta decima die mensisXanthici ”.	38 Farewell. This hundred and eight and fortieth year, the fifteenth day of the month Xanthicus.