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και_and απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} Αντιοχος υιος_{son (nom)} Δημητριου_{Demetrius (gen)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} επιστολας_{letters (acc)} απο_from των_{the (gen)} νησων_{islands (gen)} της_{the (gen)} θαλασσης_{sea (gen)} Σιμωνι_{Simon (dat)} ιερει_{priest (dat)} και_and εθναρχη(ι)_{tribal chief (dat)} των_{the (gen)} Ιουδαιων_{Jewish (gen)} και_and παντι_{each, every (dat)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} εθνει_{nation/culture/race (dat)}

1Mc 15:1

Moreover Antiochus son of Demetrius the king sent letters from the isles of the sea unto Simon the priest and prince of the Jews, and to all the people;

1Mc 15:1

¶Antiochus son of Demetrius the king sent a letter from the islands of the sea to Simon the priest and^* governor of the Jews, and to all the nation.

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και_and ησαν_they-were περιεχουσαι_{while CONTAINED-ing (nom|voc)} τον_{the (acc)} τροπον_{manner (acc)} τουτον_{this (acc)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} Αντιοχος Σιμωνι_{Simon (dat)} ιερει_{priest (dat)} μεγαλω(ι)_{great (dat)} και_and εθναρχη(ι)_{tribal chief (dat)} και_and εθνει_{nation/culture/race (dat)} Ιουδαιων_{Jewish (gen)} χαιρειν_{to-be-REJOICE-ing}

1Mc 15:2

The contents whereof were these: King Antiochus to Simon the high priest and prince of his nation, and to the people of the Jews, greeting:

1Mc 15:2

Its contents follow: ¶“King Antiochus to Simon the chief priest and^* governor, and to the nation of the Jews, greetings.

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επει_{since/otherwise} τινες_{some/several (nom)} λοιμοι_{pestilences (nom|voc); pestilential (nom|voc)} κατεκρατησαν της_{the (gen)} βασιλειας_{kingdom (gen), kingdoms (acc)} των_{the (gen)} πατερων_{fathers (gen)} ημων_{us (gen)} βουλομαι_{I-am-being-INTEND/PLAN-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} αντιποιησασθαι της_{the (gen)} βασιλειας_{kingdom (gen), kingdoms (acc)} οπως_{how/so that} αποκαταστησω_{I-will-RESTORE, I-should-RESTORE} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} ως_as/like ην_{he/she/it-was} το_{the (nom|acc)} προτερον_{earlier (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εξενολογησα δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} πληθος_{multitude (nom|acc|voc)} δυναμεων_{abilities (gen)} και_and κατεσκευασα_I-BUILD-ed πλοια_{ships (nom|acc|voc)} πολεμικα

1Mc 15:3

Forasmuch as certain pestilent men have usurped the kingdom of our fathers, and my purpose is to challenge it again, that I may restore it to the old estate, and to that end have gathered a multitude of foreign soldiers together, and prepared ships of war;

1Mc 15:3

Whereas certain troublemakers have made themselves masters of the kingdom of our fathers, but my purpose is to claim the kingdom, that I may restore it as it was before; and moreover I have raised a multitude of foreign soldiers, and have prepared warships;Forasmuch as certain troublemakers have made themselves masters of the kingdom of our fathers, but my purpose is to claim the kingdom, that I may restore it as it was before; and moreover I have raised a multitude of foreign soldiers, and have prepared ships of war;

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βουλομαι_{I-am-being-INTEND/PLAN-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εκβηναι_{to-GO OUT} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} την_{the (acc)} χωραν_{region (acc)} οπως_{how/so that} μετελθω τους_{the (acc)} κατεφθαρκοτας_{having RUIN-ed (acc)} την_{the (acc)} χωραν_{region (acc)} ημων_{us (gen)} και_and τους_{the (acc)} ηρημωκοτας_{having STRIP-BARE-ed (acc)} πολεις_{cities (acc, nom|voc)} πολλας_{many (acc)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλεια(ι)_{kingdom (dat)} μου_{me (gen)}

1Mc 15:4

My meaning also being to go through the country, that I may be avenged of them that have destroyed it, and made many cities in the kingdom desolate:

1Mc 15:4

moreover I plan to land in the country, that I may punish those who have destroyed our country, and those who have made many cities in the kingdom desolate;

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νυν_now ουν_therefore ιστημι_{I-am-STAND-ing} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} αφεματα α_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} αφηκαν_{they-SEND AWAY-ed} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} οι_{the (nom)} προ_{before (+gen)} εμου_{me (gen); my/mine (gen)} βασιλεις_{kings (acc, nom|voc)} και_and οσα_{as much/many as (nom|acc)} αλλα_{others (nom|acc)} δοματα_{gifts (nom|acc|voc)} αφηκαν_{they-SEND AWAY-ed} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)}

1Mc 15:5

Now therefore I confirm unto thee all the oblations which the kings before me granted thee, and whatsoever gifts besides they granted.

1Mc 15:5

now therefore I confirm to you all the tax remissions which the kings who were before me remitted to you, and whatever gifts besides they remitted to you,

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και_and επετρεψα_I-ALLOW-ed σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} ποιησαι_{to-DO/MAKE, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO/MAKE (opt)} κομμα ιδιον_{own (acc, nom|acc|voc)} νομισμα_{coin (nom|acc|voc)} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} χωρα(ι)_{region (dat)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

1Mc 15:6

I give thee leave also to coin money for thy country with thine own stamp.

1Mc 15:6

and I permit you to coin money for your country with your own stamp,

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Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} αγια_{holy (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} ειναι_to-be ελευθερα_{liberated (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} και_and παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} οπλα_{implements (nom|acc|voc)} οσα_{as much/many as (nom|acc)} κατεσκευασας_{you(sg)-BUILD-ed} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} οχυρωματα_{entrenchments (nom|acc|voc)} α_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} ω(ι)κοδομησας_{you(sg)-BUILD-UP-ed} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} κρατεις_{mighty (acc, nom|voc); you(sg)-are-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ing} μενετω_{let-him/her/it-be-REMAIN-ing!} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)}

1Mc 15:7

And as concerning Jerusalem and the sanctuary, let them be free; and all the armour that thou hast made, and fortresses that thou hast built, and keepest in thine hands, let them remain unto thee.

1Mc 15:7

~~but that Jerusalem and the sanctuary should be free. All the weapons that you have prepared, and the strongholds that you have built, which you have in your possession, let them remain yours.~~but that Jerusalem and the sanctuary should be free. All the weapons that you have prepared, and the strongholds that you have built, which you have in your possession, let them remain yours.

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και_and παν_{each, every (nom|acc|voc)} οφειλημα_{debt (nom|acc|voc)} βασιλικον_{royal (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} εσομενα_{going-to-be (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc)} βασιλικα_{royal (nom|acc|voc)} απο_from του_{the (gen)} νυν_now και_and εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} απαντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), every (acc); be-you(sg)-ENCOUNTER-ing!} χρονον_{time (acc)} αφιεσθω_{let-him/her/it-be-being-SEND AWAY-ed!} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)}

1Mc 15:8

And if anything be, or shall be, owing to the king, let it be forgiven thee from this time forth for evermore.

1Mc 15:8

Every debt owed to the king, and the things that will be owed to the king from henceforth and for evermore, let them be remitted to you.

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ως_as/like δ’_{but/however/moreover/yet} αν_ever κρατησωμεν_{we-should-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD} της_{the (gen)} βασιλειας_{kingdom (gen), kingdoms (acc)} ημων_{us (gen)} δοξασομεν_{we-will-GLORIFY/EXTOL/PRAISE} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} εθνος_{nation/culture/race (nom|acc|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} ιερον_{outer temple (nom|acc|voc); sacred (acc, nom|acc|voc)} δοξη(ι)_{glory/honor (dat); you(sg)-will-be-SUPPOSE-ed, he/she/it-should-SUPPOSE, you(sg)-should-be-SUPPOSE-ed} μεγαλη(ι)_{great (dat)} ωστε_{so that} φανεραν_{manifest (acc)} γενεσθαι_{to-be-BECOME-ed} την_{the (acc)} δοξαν_{glory/honor (acc); upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} εν_in/with/by παση(ι)_{each, every (dat); he/she/it-should-SPRINKLE, you(sg)-should-be-SPRINKLE-ed} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} γη(ι)_{earth/land (dat)}

1Mc 15:9

Furthermore, when we have obtained our kingdom, we will honour thee, and thy nation, and thy temple, with great honour, so that your honour shall be known throughout the world.

1Mc 15:9

Moreover, when we have established our kingdom, we will glorify you and your nation and the temple with great glory, so that your glory will be made manifest in all the earth.

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ετους_{year (gen)} τεταρτου_{fourth (gen)} και_and εβδομηκοστου και_and εκατοστου εξηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed-OUT} Αντιοχος εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} γην_{earth/land (acc)} των_{the (gen)} πατερων_{fathers (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and συνηλθον_{I-COME-ed-TOGETHER, they-COME-ed-TOGETHER} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} πασαι_{all (nom|voc); to-SPRINKLE, be-you(sg)-SPRINKLE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SPRINKLE (opt)} αι_{the (nom)} δυναμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} ωστε_{so that} ολιγους_{few (acc)} ειναι_to-be συν_{together with/including (+dat)} Τρυφωνι

1Mc 15:10

In the hundred threescore and fourteenth year went Antiochus into the land of his fathers: at which time all the forces came together unto him, so that few were left with Tryphon.

1Mc 15:10

¶In the one hundred seventy-fourth year,^* Antiochus went into the land of his fathers; and all the forces came together to him, so that there were few men with Tryphon.

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και_and εδιωξεν_{he/she/it-PERSECUTE / PURSUE-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} Αντιοχος και_and ηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed} εις_{into +acc} Δωρα_{gifts (nom|acc|voc)} φευγων_{while FLEE-ing (nom)} την_{the (acc)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} θαλασσης_{sea (gen)}

1Mc 15:11

Wherefore being pursued by king Antiochus, he fled unto Dora, which lieth by the sea side:

1Mc 15:11

King Antiochus pursued him, and he came, as he fled, to Dor, which is by the sea;

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η(ι)δει_{he/she/it-had-BEHOLD/PERCEIVE-ed} γαρ_for οτι_because/that επισυνηκται_{he/she/it-has-been-GATHER-TOGETHER-ed} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} κακα_{wicked (nom|acc|voc)} και_and αφηκαν_{they-SEND AWAY-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} αι_{the (nom)} δυναμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)}

1Mc 15:12

For he saw that troubles came upon him all at once, and that his forces had forsaken him.

1Mc 15:12

for he knew that troubles had come upon him all at once, and that his forces had deserted him.

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και_and παρενεβαλεν_{he/she/it-ENCAMP-ed} Αντιοχος επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Δωρα_{gifts (nom|acc|voc)} και_and συν_{together with/including (+dat)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} δωδεκα_twelve μυριαδες_{myriads (nom|voc)} ανδρων_{men (gen)} πολεμιστων και_and οκτακισχιλια ιππος_{horse (nom)}

1Mc 15:13

Then camped Antiochus against Dora, having with him an hundred and twenty thousand men of war, and eight thousand horsemen.

1Mc 15:13

Antiochus encamped against Dor, and with him one hundred twenty thousand men of war and eight thousand cavalry.

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και_and εκυκλωσεν_{he/she/it-ENCIRCLE-ed} την_{the (acc)} πολιν_{city (acc)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} πλοια_{ships (nom|acc|voc)} απο_from θαλασσης_{sea (gen)} συνηψαν και_and εθλιβε_{he/she/it-was-DISTRESS-ing} την_{the (acc)} πολιν_{city (acc)} απο_from της_{the (gen)} γης_{earth/land (gen)} και_and της_{the (gen)} θαλασσης_{sea (gen)} και_and ουκ_not ειασεν_{he/she/it-ALLOW-ed} ουδενα_{none (acc)} εκπορευεσθαι_{to-be-being-GO-ed-OUT} ουδε_neither/nor εισπορευεσθαι_{to-be-being-ENTER-ed}

1Mc 15:14

And when he had compassed the city round about, and joined ships close to the town on the sea side, he vexed the city by land and by sea, neither suffered he any to go out or in.

1Mc 15:14

He surrounded the city, and the ships joined in the attack from the sea. He harassed the city by land and sea, and permitted no one to go out or in.

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και_and ηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed} Νουμηνιος και_and οι_{the (nom)} παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} Ρωμης_{Rome (gen)} εχοντες_{while HAVE-ing (nom|voc)} επιστολας_{letters (acc)} τοις_{the (dat)} βασιλευσιν_{kings (dat)} και_and ταις_{the (dat)} χωραις_{regions (dat)} εν_in/with/by αις_{who/whom/which (dat)} εγεγραπτο_{he/she/it-had-been-WRITE-ed!} ταδε_{these (nom|acc)}

1Mc 15:15

In the mean season came Numenius and his company from Rome, having letters to the kings and countries; wherein were written these things:

1Mc 15:15

¶Numenius and his company came from Rome, having letters to the kings and to the countries, in which were written these things:

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Λευκιος υπατος Ρωμαιων_{Roman (gen)} Πτολεμαιω(ι) βασιλει_{king (dat)} χαιρειν_{to-be-REJOICE-ing}

1Mc 15:16

Lucius, consul of the Romans unto king Ptolemee, greeting:

1Mc 15:16

¶“Lucius, consul of the Romans, to King Ptolemy, greetings.

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οι_{the (nom)} πρεσβευται των_{the (gen)} Ιουδαιων_{Jewish (gen)} ηλθον_{I-COME-ed, they-COME-ed} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ημας_{us (acc)} φιλοι_{friend (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-BE-ing-FOND-OF (opt)} ημων_{us (gen)} και_and συμμαχοι ανανεουμενοι_{while being-RENEW-ed (nom|voc)} την_{the (acc)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} αρχης_{chief/head/ruler/beginning (gen)} φιλιαν_{friendship (acc)} και_and συμμαχιαν απεσταλμενοι_{having-been-SEND-FORTH-ed (nom|voc)} απο_from Σιμωνος_{Simon (gen)} του_{the (gen)} αρχιερεως_{archpriest (gen)} και_and του_{the (gen)} δημου_{assembly (gen)} των_{the (gen)} Ιουδαιων_{Jewish (gen)}

1Mc 15:17

The Jews' ambassadors, our friends and confederates, came unto us to renew the old friendship and league, being sent from Simon the high priest, and from the people of the Jews:

1Mc 15:17

The Jews’ ambassadors came to us as our friends and allies, to renew the old friendship and alliance, being sent from Simon the high priest, and from the people of the Jews.

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ηνεγκαν_{they-CARRY-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ασπιδα_{asp/viper (acc)} χρυσην_{gold/golden (acc)} απο_from μνων_{minas (gen)} χιλιων_{thousand (gen)}

1Mc 15:18

And they brought a shield of gold of a thousand pound.

1Mc 15:18

Moreover they brought a shield of gold weighing one thousand minas.^*

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ηρεσεν_{he/she/it-PLEASE-ed} ουν_therefore ημιν_{us (dat)} γραψαι_{to-WRITE, be-you(sg)-WRITE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-WRITE (opt)} τοις_{the (dat)} βασιλευσιν_{kings (dat)} και_and ταις_{the (dat)} χωραις_{regions (dat)} οπως_{how/so that} μη_not εκζητησωσιν_{they-should-SEEK-OUT} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} κακα_{wicked (nom|acc|voc)} και_and μη_not πολεμησωσιν_{they-should-WAGE-WAR} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} και_and τας_{the (acc)} πολεις_{cities (acc, nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and την_{the (acc)} χωραν_{region (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and ινα_{in-order-that} μη_not συμμαχωσιν τοις_{the (dat)} πολεμουσιν_{they-are-WAGE-ing-WAR, while WAGE-ing-WAR (dat)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)}

1Mc 15:19

We thought it good therefore to write unto the kings and countries, that they should do them no harm, nor fight against them, their cities, or countries, nor yet aid their enemies against them.

1Mc 15:19

It pleased us therefore to write to the kings and to the countries, that they should not seek their harm or fight against them, their cities, and their country, or be allies with those who fight against them.

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εδοξεν_{he/she/it-SUPPOSE-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ημιν_{us (dat)} δεξασθαι_{to-be-RECEIVE-ed} την_{the (acc)} ασπιδα_{asp/viper (acc)} παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Mc 15:20

It seemed also good to us to receive the shield of them.

1Mc 15:20

Moreover, it seemed good to us to receive the shield from them.

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ει_if τινες_{some/several (nom)} ουν_therefore λοιμοι_{pestilences (nom|voc); pestilential (nom|voc)} διαπεφευγασιν_{they-have-GET-ed-AWAY} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} της_{the (gen)} χωρας_{region (gen), regions (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} υμας_{you(pl) (acc)} παραδοτε_{do-HAND OVER-you(pl)!} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} Σιμωνι_{Simon (dat)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} αρχιερει_{archpriest (dat)} οπως_{how/so that} εκδικηση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-EXECUTE/DISPENSE-JUSTICE-ed, he/she/it-should-EXECUTE/DISPENSE-JUSTICE, you(sg)-should-be-EXECUTE/DISPENSE-JUSTICE-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} νομον_{custom/law (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Mc 15:21

If therefore there be any pestilent fellows, that have fled from their country unto you, deliver them unto Simon the high priest, that he may punish them according to their own law.

1Mc 15:21

If therefore any troublemakers have fled from their country to you, deliver them to Simon the high priest, that he may take vengeance on them according to their law.”

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και_and ταυτα_{the-same-as, this, these} εγραψεν_{he/she/it-WRITE-ed} Δημητριω(ι)_{Demetrius (dat)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλει_{king (dat)} και_and Ατταλω(ι) και_and Αριαραθη(ι) και_and Αρσακη(ι)

1Mc 15:22

The same things wrote he likewise unto Demetrius the king, and Attalus, to Ariarathes, and Arsaces,

1Mc 15:22

¶He wrote the same things to King Demetrius, to Attalus, to Arathes, to Arsaces,

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και_and εις_{into +acc} πασας_{all (acc); upon SPRINKLE-ing (nom|voc)} τας_{the (acc)} χωρας_{region (gen), regions (acc)} και_and Σαμψαμη(ι) και_and Σπαρτιαταις_{Spartans (dat)} και_and εις_{into +acc} Δηλον_{evident (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and εις_{into +acc} Μυνδον και_and εις_{into +acc} Σικυωνα και_and εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} Καριαν και_and εις_{into +acc} Σαμον_{Samos (acc)} και_and εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} Παμφυλιαν_{Pamphylia (acc)} και_and εις_{into +acc} Λυκιαν_{Lycia (acc)} και_and εις_{into +acc} Αλικαρνασσον και_and εις_{into +acc} Ροδον_{Rhodes (acc)} και_and εις_{into +acc} Φασηλιδα και_and εις_{into +acc} Κω_{Cos (acc, gen)} και_and εις_{into +acc} Σιδην και_and εις_{into +acc} Αραδον και_and Γορτυναν και_and Κνιδον_{Cnidus (acc)} και_and Κυπρον_{Cyprus (acc)} και_and Κυρηνην_{Cyrene (acc)}

1Mc 15:23

And to all the countries and to Sampsames, and the Lacedemonians, and to Delus, and Myndus, and Sicyon, and Caria, and Samos, and Pamphylia, and Lycia, and Halicarnassus, and Rhodus, and Aradus, and Cos, and Side, and Aradus, and Gortyna, and Cnidus, and Cyprus, and Cyrene.

1Mc 15:23

to all the countries, to^* Sampsames, to the Spartans, to Delos, to Myndos, to Sicyon, to Caria, to Samos, to Pamphylia, to Lycia, to Halicarnassus, to Rhodes, to Phaselis, to Cos, to Side, to Aradus, Gortyna, Cnidus, Cyprus, and Cyrene.

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το_{the (nom|acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} αντιγραφον τουτων_{these (gen)} εγραψαν_{they-WRITE-ed} Σιμωνι_{Simon (dat)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} αρχιερει_{archpriest (dat)}

1Mc 15:24

And the copy hereof they wrote to Simon the high priest.

1Mc 15:24

They also wrote this copy to Simon the high priest.

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αντιοχος δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} παρενεβαλεν_{he/she/it-ENCAMP-ed} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Δωρα_{gifts (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} δευτερα(ι)_{second (dat)} προσαγων_{while BRING-ing (nom)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} παντος_{each, every (gen)} αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)} τας_{the (acc)} χειρας_{hands (acc)} και_and μηχανας ποιουμενος_{while being-DO/MAKE-ed (nom)} και_and συνεκλεισεν_{he/she/it-SHUT/COOP-ed-UP} τον_{the (acc)} Τρυφωνα του_{the (gen)} εκπορευεσθαι_{to-be-being-GO-ed-OUT} και_and εισπορευεσθαι_{to-be-being-ENTER-ed}

1Mc 15:25

So Antiochus the king camped against Dora the second day, assaulting it continually, and making engines, by which means he shut up Tryphon, that he could neither go out nor in.

1Mc 15:25

¶But King Antiochus encamped against Dor the second day, bringing his forces up to it continually, and making engines of war; and he shut up Tryphon from going in or out.

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και_and απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} Σιμων_{Simon (nom|voc)} δισχιλιους_{two thousand (acc)} ανδρας_{men (acc)} εκλεκτους_{chosen (acc)} συμμαχησαι αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} και_and αργυριον_{silver (nom|acc|voc)} και_and χρυσιον_{piece of gold (nom|acc|voc)} και_and σκευη_{vessels (nom|acc|voc); vessel (nom|voc)} ικανα_{ample/enough (nom|acc|voc)}

1Mc 15:26

At that time Simon sent him two thousand chosen men to aid him; silver also, and gold, and much armour.

1Mc 15:26

Simon sent him two thousand chosen men to fight on his side, with silver, gold, and instruments of war in abundance.

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και_and ουκ_not ηβουλετο_{he/she/it-was-being-INTEND/PLAN-ed} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} δεξασθαι_{to-be-RECEIVE-ed} αλλα_but-rather ηθετησεν_{he/she/it-SET-ed-AT-NAUGHT} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} οσα_{as much/many as (nom|acc)} συνεθετο_{he/she/it-was-AGREE-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} το_{the (nom|acc)} προτερον_{earlier (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and ηλλοτριουτο αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)}

1Mc 15:27

Nevertheless he would not receive them, but brake all the covenants which he had made with him afore, and became strange unto him.

1Mc 15:27

He would not receive them, but nullified all the covenants which he had made with him before, and was estranged from him.

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και_and απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} Αθηνοβιον ενα_{one (acc)} των_{the (gen)} φιλων_{friend (gen); while BE-ing-FOND-OF (nom)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} κοινολογησομενον αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} λεγων_{while SAY-ing (nom)} υμεις_{you(pl) (nom)} κατακρατειτε της_{the (gen)} Ιοππης_{Joppa (gen)} και_and Γαζαρων και_and της_{the (gen)} ακρας της_{the (gen)} εν_in/with/by Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)} πολεις_{cities (acc, nom|voc)} της_{the (gen)} βασιλειας_{kingdom (gen), kingdoms (acc)} μου_{me (gen)}

1Mc 15:28

Furthermore he sent unto him Athenobius, one of his friends, to commune with him, and say, Ye withhold Joppa and Gazera; with the tower that is in Jerusalem, which are cities of my realm.

1Mc 15:28

He sent to him Athenobius, one of his friends,^* to confer with him, saying, “You hold possession of Joppa, Gazara, and the citadel that is in Jerusalem, cities of my kingdom.

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τα_{the (nom|acc)} ορια_{boundaries (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ηρημωσατε_{you(pl)-STRIP-BARE-ed} και_and εποιησατε_{you(pl)-DO/MAKE-ed} πληγην_{stripe/ wound (acc)} μεγαλην_{great (acc)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} της_{the (gen)} γης_{earth/land (gen)} και_and εκυριευσατε_{you(pl)-BE-ed-LORD-OF/OVER} τοπων_{places (gen)} πολλων_{many (gen)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλεια(ι)_{kingdom (dat)} μου_{me (gen)}

1Mc 15:29

The borders thereof ye have wasted, and done great hurt in the land, and got the dominion of many places within my kingdom.

1Mc 15:29

You have devastated their territory, and done great harm in the land, and control of many places in my kingdom.

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νυν_now ουν_therefore παραδοτε_{do-HAND OVER-you(pl)!} τας_{the (acc)} πολεις_{cities (acc, nom|voc)} ας_{who/whom/which (acc)} κατελαβεσθε_{you(pl)-were-LAY-HOLD-OF-ed} και_and τους_{the (acc)} φορους_{Taxes (acc)} των_{the (gen)} τοπων_{places (gen)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} κατεκυριευσατε_{you(pl)-SUBDUE/DOMINATE-ed} εκτος_outside των_{the (gen)} οριων_{boundaries (gen); going-to-SET-BOUNDARY/ORDAIN (fut ptcp) (nom)} της_{the (gen)} Ιουδαιας_{Judea (gen); Jewish (acc, gen)}

1Mc 15:30

Now therefore deliver the cities which ye have taken, and the tributes of the places, whereof ye have gotten dominion without the borders of Judea:

1Mc 15:30

Now therefore hand over the cities which you have taken, and the tributes of the places which you have taken control of outside of the borders of Judea;

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ει_if δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} μη_not δοτε_{do-GIVE-you(pl)!} αντ’_{against/instead (+gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} πεντακοσια_{five hundred (nom|acc|voc)} ταλαντα_{talents (nom|acc|voc)} αργυριου_{silver (gen)} και_and της_{the (gen)} καταφθορας ης_{who/whom/which (gen)} κατεφθαρκατε_{you(pl)-have-RUIN-ed} και_and των_{the (gen)} φορων_{Taxes (gen); Tributaries (gen); while WEAR-ing (nom)} των_{the (gen)} πολεων_{cities (gen)} αλλα_{others (nom|acc)} ταλαντα_{talents (nom|acc|voc)} πεντακοσια_{five hundred (nom|acc|voc)} ει_if δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} μη_not παραγενομενοι_{upon being-BECOME-PRESENT-ed (nom|voc)} εκπολεμησομεν υμας_{you(pl) (acc)}

1Mc 15:31

Or else give me for them five hundred talents of silver; and for the harm that ye have done, and the tributes of the cities, other five hundred talents: if not, we will come and fight against you

1Mc 15:31

or else give me for them five hundred talents of silver; and for the harm that you have done, and the tributes of the cities, another five hundred talents. Otherwise we will come and subdue you.”

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και_and ηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed} Αθηνοβιος ο_{the (nom)} φιλος_{friend (nom)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} εις_{into +acc} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)} και_and ειδεν_{he/she/it-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} την_{the (acc)} δοξαν_{glory/honor (acc); upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} Σιμωνος_{Simon (gen)} και_and κυλικειον μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} χρυσωματων και_and αργυρωματων και_and παραστασιν_{upon STAND-WITH/BESIDE-ing (dat)} ικανην_{ample/enough (acc)} και_and εξιστατο_{he/she/it-was-being-BE-ASTONISHED-ed} και_and απηγγειλεν_{he/she/it-REPORT-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} τους_{the (acc)} λογους_{words (acc)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)}

1Mc 15:32

So Athenobius the king's friend came to Jerusalem: and when he saw the glory of Simon, and the cupboard of gold and silver plate, and his great attendance, he was astonished, and told him the king's message.

1Mc 15:32

¶Athenobius, the king’s friend,^* came to Jerusalem. When he saw the glory of Simon, the cupboard of gold and silver vessels, and his great attendance, he was amazed. He reported to him the king’s words.

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και_and αποκριθεις_{upon being-ANSWER-ed (nom|voc)} Σιμων_{Simon (nom|voc)} ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} ουτε_nor γην_{earth/land (acc)} αλλοτριαν_{another's (acc)} ειληφαμεν_{we-have-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} ουτε_nor αλλοτριων_{another's (gen)} κεκρατηκαμεν_{we-have-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ed} αλλα_but-rather της_{the (gen)} κληρονομιας_{inheritance (gen), inheritances (acc)} των_{the (gen)} πατερων_{fathers (gen)} ημων_{us (gen)} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εχθρων_{enmities (gen); hostile (gen)} ημων_{us (gen)} ακριτως_unfairly εν_in/with/by τινι_{someone/anyone (dat)} καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} κατεκρατηθη

1Mc 15:33

Then answered Simon, and said unto him, We have neither taken other men's land, nor holden that which appertaineth to others, but the inheritance of our fathers, which our enemies had wrongfully in possession a certain time.

1Mc 15:33

Simon answered, and said to him, “We have not taken other men’s land nor do we have possession of that which belongs to others, but of the inheritance of our fathers. However, it had been in possession of our enemies wrongfully for a while.

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ημεις_{we (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} καιρον_{period-of-time (acc)} εχοντες_{while HAVE-ing (nom|voc)} αντεχομεθα_{we-are-being-CLING TO BY/ENDURE-ed} της_{the (gen)} κληρονομιας_{inheritance (gen), inheritances (acc)} των_{the (gen)} πατερων_{fathers (gen)} ημων_{us (gen)}

1Mc 15:34

Wherefore we, having opportunity, hold the inheritance of our fathers.

1Mc 15:34

But we, having opportunity, firmly hold the inheritance of our fathers.

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περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} Ιοππης_{Joppa (gen)} και_and Γαζαρων ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} αιτεις_{you(sg)-are-ASK-ing} αυται_{these (nom)} εποιουν_{I-was-DO/MAKE-ing, they-were-DO/MAKE-ing} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} λαω(ι)_{people (dat)} πληγην_{stripe/ wound (acc)} μεγαλην_{great (acc)} και_and την_{the (acc)} χωραν_{region (acc)} ημων_{us (gen)} τουτων_{these (gen)} δωσομεν_we-will-GIVE ταλαντα_{talents (nom|acc|voc)} εκατον_hundred

1Mc 15:35

And whereas thou demandest Joppa and Gazera, albeit they did great harm unto the people in our country, yet will we give thee an hundred talents for them. Hereunto Athenobius answered him not a word;

1Mc 15:35

As for Joppa and Gazara, which you demand, they did great harm among the people throughout our country. We will give one hundred talents for them.” ¶Athenobius didn’t answer even one word,

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και_and ουκ_not απεκριθη_{he/she/it-was-ANSWER-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} λογον_{word (acc)} απεστρεψεν_{he/she/it-TURN-AWAY-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} θυμου_{inclination/passion (gen); be-you(sg)-ANGER-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-ANGER-ed!} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τον_{the (acc)} βασιλεα_{king (acc)} και_and απηγγειλεν_{he/she/it-REPORT-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} τους_{the (acc)} λογους_{words (acc)} τουτους_{these (acc)} και_and την_{the (acc)} δοξαν_{glory/honor (acc); upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} Σιμωνος_{Simon (gen)} και_and παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} οσα_{as much/many as (nom|acc)} ειδεν_{he/she/it-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} και_and ωργισθη_{he/she/it-was-BE/MAKE-ANGRY-ed} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} οργην_{wrath/anger (acc)} μεγαλην_{great (acc)}

1Mc 15:36

But returned in a rage to the king, and made report unto him of these speeches, and of the glory of Simon, and of all that he had seen: whereupon the king was exceeding wroth.

1Mc 15:36

but returned in a rage to the king, and reported to him these words, and the glory of Simon, and all that he had seen; and the king was exceedingly angry.

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τρυφων_{indulgences (gen)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εμβας_{upon EMBARK-ing (nom|voc)} εις_{into +acc} πλοιον_{ship (nom|acc|voc)} εφυγεν_{he/she/it-FLEE-ed} εις_{into +acc} Ορθωσιαν

1Mc 15:37

In the mean time fled Tryphon by ship unto Orthosias.

1Mc 15:37

Meanwhile, Tryphon embarked on board a ship, and fled to Orthosia.

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και_and κατεστησεν_{he/she/it-APPOINT/ESTABLISH-ed} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} τον_{the (acc)} Κενδεβαιον επιστρατηγον της_{the (gen)} παραλιας_{seacoast (acc, gen)} και_and δυναμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} πεζικας και_and ιππικας_{of a horse or horses (acc)} εδωκεν_{he/she/it-GIVE-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)}

1Mc 15:38

Then the king made Cendebeus captain of the sea coast, and gave him an host of footmen and horsemen,

1Mc 15:38

¶The king appointed Cendebaeus chief captain of the sea coast, and gave him troops of infantry and cavalry.

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και_and ενετειλατο_{he/she/it-was-COMMAND-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} παρεμβαλλειν_{to-be-ENCAMP-ing} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} προσωπον_{face (nom|acc|voc)} της_{the (gen)} Ιουδαιας_{Judea (gen); Jewish (acc, gen)} και_and ενετειλατο_{he/she/it-was-COMMAND-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} οικοδομησαι_{to-BUILD-UP, be-you(sg)-BUILD-UP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-BUILD-UP (opt)} την_{the (acc)} Κεδρων_{cedars (gen); juniper berries (gen); Kidron (indecl)} και_and οχυρωσαι τας_{the (acc)} πυλας_{gates (acc)} και_and οπως_{how/so that} πολεμη(ι)_{you(sg)-are-being-WAGE-ed-WAR, he/she/it-should-be-WAGE-ing-WAR, you(sg)-should-be-being-WAGE-ed-WAR} τον_{the (acc)} λαον_{people (acc)} ο_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} εδιωκε_{he/she/it-was-PERSECUTE / PURSUE-ing} τον_{the (acc)} Τρυφωνα

1Mc 15:39

And commanded him to remove his host toward Judea; also he commanded him to build up Cedron, and to fortify the gates, and to war against the people; but as for the king himself, he pursued Tryphon.

1Mc 15:39

He commanded him to encamp against Judea, and he commanded him to build up Kidron, and to fortify the gates, and that he should fight against the people; but the king pursued Tryphon.

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και_and παρεγενηθη_{he/she/it-was-BECOME-PRESENT-ed} Κενδεβαιος εις_{into +acc} Ιαμνειαν και_and ηρξατο_{he/she/it-was-BEGIN/RULE-ed} του_{the (gen)} ερεθιζειν_{to-be-PROVOKE/CHAFE-ing} τον_{the (acc)} λαον_{people (acc)} και_and εμβατευειν_{to-be-ENTER-ing-IN} εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} Ιουδαιαν_{Judea (acc); Jewish (acc)} και_and αιχμαλωτιζειν_{to-be-MAKE-ing-CAPTIVE} τον_{the (acc)} λαον_{people (acc)} και_and φονευειν_{to-be-MURDER-ing}

1Mc 15:40

So Cendebeus came to Jamnia and began to provoke the people and to invade Judea, and to take the people prisoners, and slay them.

1Mc 15:40

So Cendebaeus came to Jamnia and began to provoke the people, and to invade Judea, and to take the people captive and kill them.

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και_and ω(ι)κοδομησεν_{he/she/it-BUILD-UP-ed} την_{the (acc)} Κεδρων_{cedars (gen); juniper berries (gen); Kidron (indecl)} και_and απεταξεν_{he/she/it-PART-ed-FROM/RENOUNCE} εκει_there ιππεις_{horsemans (acc, nom|voc)} και_and δυναμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} οπως_{how/so that} εκπορευομενοι_{while being-GO-ed-OUT (nom|voc)} εξοδευωσιν τας_{the (acc)} οδους_{ways/roads (acc)} της_{the (gen)} Ιουδαιας_{Judea (gen); Jewish (acc, gen)} καθα_{according to which} συνεταξεν_{he/she/it-ARRANGE-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)}

1Mc 15:41

And when he had built up Cedron, he set horsemen there, and an host of footmen, to the end that issuing out they might make outroads upon the ways of Judea, as the king had commanded him.

1Mc 15:41

He built Kidron and stationed cavalry and infantry there, to the end that going out they might make raids on the highways of Judea, as the king had commanded him.

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