Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation He died in great torment. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And Alcimus died at that time in great torment. 1 Maccabees 9:54Now in the year one hundred and fifty-three, the second month, Alcimus commanded the walls of the inner court of the sanctuary to be thrown down, and the works of the prophets to be destroyed: and he began to destroy. 1 Maccabees 9:55 At that time Alcimus was struck: and his works were hindered, and his mouth was stopped, and he was taken with a palsy, so that he could no more speak a word, nor give order concerning his house. 1 Maccabees 9:57 And Bacchides saw that Alcimus was dead: and he returned to the king, and the land was quiet for two years. 1 Maccabees 9:58 And all the wicked held a council, saying: Behold Jonathan, and they that are with him, dwell at ease and without fear: now, therefore, let us bring Bacchides hither, and he shall take them all in one night. Context 1 Maccabees 9…55At that time Alcimus was struck: and his works were hindered, and his mouth was stopped, and he was taken with a palsy, so that he could no more speak a word, nor give order concerning his house. 56And Alcimus died at that time in great torment. 57And Bacchides saw that Alcimus was dead: and he returned to the king, and the land was quiet for two years.… Cross References 1 Maccabees 9:54 Now in the year one hundred and fifty-three, the second month, Alcimus commanded the walls of the inner court of the sanctuary to be thrown down, and the works of the prophets to be destroyed: and he began to destroy. 1 Maccabees 9:55 At that time Alcimus was struck: and his works were hindered, and his mouth was stopped, and he was taken with a palsy, so that he could no more speak a word, nor give order concerning his house. 1 Maccabees 9:57 And Bacchides saw that Alcimus was dead: and he returned to the king, and the land was quiet for two years. 1 Maccabees 9:58 And all the wicked held a council, saying: Behold Jonathan, and they that are with him, dwell at ease and without fear: now, therefore, let us bring Bacchides hither, and he shall take them all in one night. |
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