1 Maccabees 2:36 kjva — Howbeit they answered them not, neither cast they a stone at them, nor stopped the places where they lay hid;

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“Howbeit they answered them not, neither cast they a stone at them, nor stopped the places where they lay hid;”

— 1 Maccabees 2:36, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“But they answered them not, neither did they cast a stone at them, nor stopped up the secret places,”
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1 Maccabees 2 — Context

And they said unto them, Let that which ye have done hitherto suffice; come forth, and do according to the commandment of the king, and ye shall live.

But they said, We will not come forth, neither will we do the king’s commandment, to profane the sabbath day.

So then they gave them the battle with all speed.

Howbeit they answered them not, neither cast they a stone at them, nor stopped the places where they lay hid;

But said, Let us die all in our innocency: heaven and earth will testify for us, that ye put us to death wrongfully.

So they rose up against them in battle on the sabbath, and they slew them, with their wives and children and their cattle, to the number of a thousand people.

Now when Mattathias and his friends understood hereof, they mourned for them right sore.

1 Maccabees 2:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Maccabees 2:36 say?

1 Maccabees 2:36 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Howbeit they answered them not, neither cast they a stone at them, nor stopped the places where they lay hid;”

Where is 1 Maccabees 2:36 in the Bible?

1 Maccabees 2:36 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Maccabees, chapter 2, verse 36.

Who wrote 1 Maccabees?

1 Maccabees is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Jewish historian, likely tied to the Hasmonean court. Originally written in Hebrew (lost); preserved in Greek translation. A sober, restrained chronicle in the style of OT historical writing. It was written c. 100 BC.

What is the book of 1 Maccabees about?

1 Maccabees is the principal historical account of the Jewish revolt against Antiochus IV Epiphanes (167–134 BC). It tells of the priest Mattathias raising the standard of resistance, his son Judas "Maccabeus" winning improbable victories, the cleansing and rededication of the Temple (commemorated by Hanukkah), and the long careers of his brothers Jonathan and Simon. A defining story of faithful resistance under religious persecution.

What are the major themes of 1 Maccabees?

1 Maccabees explores themes including Faithfulness, Resistance, Temple, Covenant, Hanukkah. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Maccabees 2:36.

What translation should I read 1 Maccabees 2:36 in?

1 Maccabees 2:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Maccabees 2:36?

1 Maccabees 2:36 reads (KJVA): “Howbeit they answered them not, neither cast they a stone at them, nor stopped the places where they lay hid;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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