Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation "Since your brother Judas died, there has been no one like him to lead us against our enemies, against Bacchides and those of our own nation who oppose us. Contemporary English Version Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Since thy brother Judas died there is not a man like him to go forth against our enemies, Bacchides, and them that are the enemies of our nation. 1 Maccabees 9:27And there was a great tribulation in Israel, such as was not since the day, that there was no prophet seen in Israel. 1 Maccabees 9:28 And all the friends of Judas came together, and said to Jonathan: 1 Maccabees 9:30 Now, therefore, we have chosen thee this day to be our prince, and captain, in his stead, to fight our battles. 1 Maccabees 9:31 So Jonathan took upon him the government at that time, and rose up in the place of Judas, his brother Context 1 Maccabees 9…28And all the friends of Judas came together, and said to Jonathan: 29Since thy brother Judas died there is not a man like him to go forth against our enemies, Bacchides, and them that are the enemies of our nation. 30Now, therefore, we have chosen thee this day to be our prince, and captain, in his stead, to fight our battles.… Cross References 1 Maccabees 9:27 And there was a great tribulation in Israel, such as was not since the day, that there was no prophet seen in Israel. 1 Maccabees 9:28 And all the friends of Judas came together, and said to Jonathan: 1 Maccabees 9:30 Now, therefore, we have chosen thee this day to be our prince, and captain, in his stead, to fight our battles. 1 Maccabees 9:31 So Jonathan took upon him the government at that time, and rose up in the place of Judas, his brother |
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