II Livro dos Macabeus 3

SAGRADA BIBLIA	KING JAMES BIBLE
1 Enquanto os habitantes de Jerusalém gozavam de uma paz perfeita, por causa da piedade e retidão do sumo sacerdote Onias, na exata observância das leis,	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 o templo era respeitado, mesmo pelos reis estrangeiros. Estes honravam o santuário com os mais ricos presentes,	2 It came to pass that even the kings themselves did honour the place, and magnify the temple with their best gifts;
3 a tal ponto que Seleuco, rei da Ásia, subministrava com suas rendas pessoais toda a despesa necessária à liturgia dos sacrifícios.	3 Insomuch that Seleucus of Asia of his own revenues bare all the costs belonging to the service of the sacrifices.
4 Todavia, certo Simão, da tribo de Belga, nomeado prefeito do templo, entrou em desacordo com o sumo sacerdote quanto à inspeção do mercado público.	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 Como não pudesse vencer Onias, foi procurar Apolônio de Társis, então governador militar da Celesíria e da Fenícia.	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 Declarou-lhe que o tesouro do templo transbordava de indizíveis riquezas, a não poder enumerá-las; que nada tinham a ver com os sacrifícios, e que ele daria um jeito de fazê-las passar ao erário real.	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 Tendo uma audiência com o rei, Apolônio o advertiu sobre as riquezas que lhe haviam sido declaradas, e este, tomando uma decisão, enviou seu intendente Heliodoro com a ordem de trazer as ditas 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 Imediatamente, Heliodoro pôs-se a caminho, simulando visitas às cidades da Celesíria e da Fenícia; na realidade, porém, era para executar a ordem do rei.	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 Tendo chegado a Jerusalém e sendo recebido pelo sumo sacerdote da cidade com amabilidade, transmitiu-lhe as revelações recebidas e comunicou-lhe o sentido de sua visita; contudo, indagou se tudo isso correspondia à realidade.	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 O sumo sacerdote fez-lhe ver que se tratava do depósito das viúvas e dos órfãos;	10 Then the high priest told him that there was such money laid up for the relief of widows and fatherless children:
11 que somente um dos depósitos pertencia a Hircano, filho de Tobias, varão muito eminente; que não era como o pretendiam as calúnias do ímpio Simão, mas que tudo se reduzia a uma soma de quatrocentos talentos de prata e duzentos talentos de ouro.	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 Era completamente impossível defraudar os que haviam depositado confiança na santidade do lugar e no caráter sagrado e inviolável do templo venerado no mundo inteiro.	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 Firme nas ordens do rei, Heliodoro respondeu que essas riquezas deveriam ser transportadas absolutamente para o tesouro 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 e, num dia por ele fixado, entrou com a intenção de organizar o inventário. A partir dessa hora, uma grande inquietude se espalhou pela cidade toda.	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 Revestidos de suas vestes sacerdotais e prostrados diante do altar, os sacerdotes suplicavam ao céu e imploravam ao Autor da lei acerca dos depósitos, rogando-lhe que os conservasse intactos para aqueles que lhos tinham confiado.	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 Já o aspecto do sumo sacerdote causava pena ver, do mesmo modo seu semblante; e a alteração de seus traços manifestava sua angústia interior.	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 O susto que o havia tolhido agitava seu corpo com um tremor, que mostrava o sofrimento íntimo de sua alma.	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 Diante da profanação que ameaçava o templo, o povo se precipitava em multidão para fora das casas, a fim de se ajuntarem à prece comum.	18 Others ran flocking out of their houses to the general supplication, because the place was like to come into contempt.
19 As mulheres cingidas com sacos pela altura dos seios enchiam as ruas, e quanto às jovens, retidas nas casas, corriam umas para as portas, outras para as muralhas, outras ainda se debruçavam nas janelas;	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 erguiam as mãos para o céu com gritos de súplica.	20 And all, holding their hands toward heaven, made supplication.
21 Causava dó observar toda a confusão desse povo abatido e a angústia em que jazia o sumo sacerdote.	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 Enquanto suplicavam assim a proteção do todo-poderoso para que conservasse invioláveis os depósitos que lhes haviam sido confiados,	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 executava o seu intento.	23 Nevertheless Heliodorus executed that which was decreed.
24 Já se achava ali, com seus homens armados, quando o Senhor dos espíritos e soberano detentor de todo o poder suscitou uma tal aparição que todos os que haviam ousado vir ali desfaleceram de espanto, atingidos de pavor ante a majestade de Deus.	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 Viram eles, montado num cavalo ricamente ajaezado e guiado furiosamente, um cavaleiro de terrível aspecto, que lançava em Heliodoro as patas dianteiras do cavalo. O que vinha nele montado parecia ter uma armadura de ouro.	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 Ao mesmo tempo, apareceram-lhe outros dois jovens, cheios de força extraordinária, fulgurantes de luz, ricamente vestidos; colocando-se dos dois lados, puseram-se eles a açoitá-lo sem interrupção e descarregaram sobre ele uma saraivada de 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 Atirado logo por terra, Heliodoro foi envolvido por espessas trevas; seus companheiros ergueram-no e depositaram-no numa liteira.	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 E ele, que vinha para penetrar no mencionado tesouro com uma escolta numerosa e guardas pessoais, incapaz de se ajudar a si mesmo, foi levado por pessoas que reconheciam o manifesto poder de Deus.	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 Enquanto ele se achava estendido e ferido pela força de Deus, sem fala e sem esperança alguma de salvação,	29 For he by the hand of God was cast down, and lay speechless without all hope of life.
30 os habitantes de Jerusalém bendiziam o Senhor que havia glorificado seu templo. O santuário, que pouco antes estava cheio de confusão e de tumulto, logo que o Senhor manifestou sua onipotência encheu se de regozijo e de alegria.	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 Todavia, alguns dos companheiros de Heliodoro suplicavam logo a Onias que rezasse ao todo-poderoso, para restituir-lhe a vida, prestes, na verdade, a apagar-se.	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 Receando que o rei suspeitasse de que os judeus houvessem organizado um atentado contra Heliodoro, o sumo sacerdote ofereceu um sacrifício por ele.	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 Ora, enquanto o pontífice executava a cerimônia expiatória, os mesmos jovens apareceram a Heliodoro, revestidos das mesmas vestes. Achegaram-se a ele e disseram-lhe: Sê reconhecido ao sumo sacerdote, porque é por causa dele que Deus te dá a vida.	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 Proclama diante de todos seu grande poder, tu que foste açoitado por Deus. Ditas estas palavras, desapareceram.	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 Após ter oferecido um sacrifício ao Senhor, erguido abundantes preces ao que lhe havia poupado a vida, e agradecido a Onias, Heliodoro regressou com suas tropas para junto do rei.	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 Testemunhava, diante de todos, os prodígios operados pelo Grande Deus, aos seus olhos	36 Then testified he to all men the works of the great God, which he had seen with his eyes.
37 e, como o rei lhe perguntasse que homem julgava ele que pudesse enviar ainda uma vez a Jerusalém, respondeu:	37 And when the king Heliodorus, who might be a fit man to be sent yet once again to Jerusalem, he said,
38 Se tens algum inimigo, ou alguém que maquina contra ti, envia-o para lá, e encontrá-lo-ás ferido, se ainda viver, porque há verdadeiramente, naquele lugar, uma força 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 O que habita no céu zela por aquele templo. Protege-o e arruína mortalmente os que aí vêm com más intenções.	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 Foi assim que se passaram estas coisas a respeito de Heliodoro e do tesouro sagrado que foi protegido.	40 And the things concerning Heliodorus, and the keeping of the treasury, fell out on this sort.