1 Maccabees 3:49 kjva — They brought also the priests’ garments, and the firstfruits, and the tithes: and the Nazarites they stirred up, who ha…

King James Version with Apocrypha

“They brought also the priests’ garments, and the firstfruits, and the tithes: and the Nazarites they stirred up, who had accomplished their days.”

— 1 Maccabees 3:49, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Maccabees 3 — Context

46

Wherefore the Israelites assembled themselves together, and came to Maspha, over against Jerusalem; for in Maspha was the place where they prayed aforetime in Israel.

47

Then they fasted that day, and put on sackcloth, and cast ashes upon their heads, and rent their clothes,

48

And laid open the book of the law, wherein the heathen had sought to paint the likeness of their images.

49

They brought also the priests’ garments, and the firstfruits, and the tithes: and the Nazarites they stirred up, who had accomplished their days.

50

Then cried they with a loud voice toward heaven, saying, What shall we do with these, and whither shall we carry them away?

51

For thy sanctuary is trodden down and profaned, and thy priests are in heaviness, and brought low.

52

And lo, the heathen are assembled together against us to destroy us: what things they imagine against us, thou knowest.

1 Maccabees 3:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Maccabees 3:49 say?
1 Maccabees 3:49 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “They brought also the priests’ garments, and the firstfruits, and the tithes: and the Nazarites they stirred up, who had accomplished their days.”
Where is 1 Maccabees 3:49 in the Bible?
1 Maccabees 3:49 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Maccabees, chapter 3, verse 49.
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 3:49.
What translation should I read 1 Maccabees 3:49 in?
1 Maccabees 3:49 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 3:49?
1 Maccabees 3:49 reads (KJVA): “They brought also the priests’ garments, and the firstfruits, and the tithes: and the Nazarites they stirred up, who had accomplished their days.” 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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