1 Maccabees 3:6 kjva — Wherefore the wicked shrunk for fear of him, and all the workers of iniquity were troubled, because salvation prospered…

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Wherefore the wicked shrunk for fear of him, and all the workers of iniquity were troubled, because salvation prospered in his hand.”

— 1 Maccabees 3:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Maccabees 3 — Context

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So he gat his people great honour, and put on a breastplate as a giant, and girt his warlike harness about him, and he made battles, protecting the host with his sword.

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In his acts he was like a lion, and like a lion’s whelp roaring for his prey.

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For He pursued the wicked, and sought them out, and burnt up those that vexed his people.

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Wherefore the wicked shrunk for fear of him, and all the workers of iniquity were troubled, because salvation prospered in his hand.

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He grieved also many kings, and made Jacob glad with his acts, and his memorial is blessed for ever.

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Moreover he went through the cities of Juda, destroying the ungodly out of them, and turning away wrath from Israel:

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So that he was renowned unto the utmost part of the earth, and he received unto him such as were ready to perish.

1 Maccabees 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Maccabees 3:6 say?
1 Maccabees 3:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Wherefore the wicked shrunk for fear of him, and all the workers of iniquity were troubled, because salvation prospered in his hand.”
Where is 1 Maccabees 3:6 in the Bible?
1 Maccabees 3:6 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Maccabees, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read 1 Maccabees 3:6 in?
1 Maccabees 3:6 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 3:6?
1 Maccabees 3:6 reads (KJVA): “Wherefore the wicked shrunk for fear of him, and all the workers of iniquity were troubled, because salvation prospered in his hand.” 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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