1Mc 12

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και_and ειδεν_{he/she/it-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} Ιωναθαν οτι_because/that ο_{the (nom)} καιρος_{period-of-time (nom)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} συνεργει_{he/she/it-is-ASSIST-ing, you(sg)-are-being-ASSIST-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-ASSIST-ing!} και_and επελεξατο_{he/she/it-was-CHOOSE-ed} ανδρας_{men (acc)} και_and απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} εις_{into +acc} Ρωμην_{Rome (acc)} στησαι_{to-STAND, be-you(sg)-STAND-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-STAND (opt)} και_and ανανεωσασθαι_{to-be-RENEW-ed} την_{the (acc)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} φιλιαν_{friendship (acc)}

1Mc 12:1

Now when Jonathan saw that time served him, he chose certain men, and sent them to Rome, for to confirm and renew the friendship that they had with them.

1Mc 12:1

¶Jonathan saw that the time was favorable for him, so he chose men and sent them to Rome to confirm and renew the friendship that they had with them.

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και_and προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Σπαρτιατας_{Spartans (acc)} και_and τοπους_{places (acc)} ετερους_{others (acc)} απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} επιστολας_{letters (acc)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)}

1Mc 12:2

He sent letters also to the Lacedemonians, and to other places, for the same purpose.

1Mc 12:2

He also sent similar letters to the Spartans, and to other places.

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και_and επορευθησαν_{they-were-GO-ed} εις_{into +acc} Ρωμην_{Rome (acc)} και_and εισηλθον_{I-ENTER-ed, they-ENTER-ed} εις_{into +acc} το_{the (nom|acc)} βουλευτηριον και_and ειπον_{do-SAY-you(sg)!, I-SAY-ed, they-SAY-ed, upon SAY-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} Ιωναθαν ο_{the (nom)} αρχιερευς_{archpriest (nom)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} εθνος_{nation/culture/race (nom|acc|voc)} των_{the (gen)} Ιουδαιων_{Jewish (gen)} απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} ημας_{us (acc)} ανανεωσασθαι_{to-be-RENEW-ed} την_{the (acc)} φιλιαν_{friendship (acc)} εαυτοις_{selves (dat)} και_and την_{the (acc)} συμμαχιαν κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} προτερον_{earlier (acc, nom|acc|voc)}

1Mc 12:3

So they went unto Rome, and entered into the senate, and said, Jonathan the high priest, and the people of the Jews, sent us unto you, to the end ye should renew the friendship, which ye had with them, and league, as in former time.

1Mc 12:3

They went to Rome, entered into the senate house, and said, “Jonathan the high priest and the nation of the Jews have sent us to renew for them the friendship and the alliance, as in former time.”

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και_and εδωκαν_they-GIVE-ed επιστολας_{letters (acc)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τοπον_{place (acc)} οπως_{how/so that} προπεμπωσιν_{they-should-be-SEND-ing} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} εις_{into +acc} γην_{earth/land (acc)} Ιουδα_{Judas/Judah (gen, voc)} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ειρηνης_{peace (gen)}

1Mc 12:4

Upon this the Romans gave them letters unto the governors of every place that they should bring them into the land of Judea peaceably.

1Mc 12:4

They gave them letters to the men in every place, that they should provide safe conduct for them on their way to the land of Judah.

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και_and τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} αντιγραφον των_{the (gen)} επιστολων_{letters (gen)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} εγραψεν_{he/she/it-WRITE-ed} Ιωναθαν τοις_{the (dat)} Σπαρτιαταις_{Spartans (dat)}

1Mc 12:5

And this is the copy of the letters which Jonathan wrote to the Lacedemonians:

1Mc 12:5

This is the copy of the letters which Jonathan wrote to the Spartans:

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Ιωναθαν αρχιερευς_{archpriest (nom)} και_and η_{the (nom)} γερουσια_{council of elders (nom|voc)} του_{the (gen)} εθνους_{nation/culture/race (gen)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} και_and ο_{the (nom)} λοιπος_{remaining (nom)} δημος_{assembly (nom)} των_{the (gen)} Ιουδαιων_{Jewish (gen)} Σπαρτιαταις_{Spartans (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} αδελφοις_{brothers (dat)} χαιρειν_{to-be-REJOICE-ing}

1Mc 12:6

Jonathan the high priest, and the elders of the nation, and the priests, and the other of the Jews, unto the Lacedemonians their brethren send greeting:

1Mc 12:6

¶“Jonathan the high priest, and the senate of the nation, and the priests, and the rest of the people of the Jews, to their kindred the Spartans, greetings.

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ετι_{yet/still/ while} προτερον_{earlier (acc, nom|acc|voc)} απεσταλησαν_{they-were-SEND-FORTH-ed} επιστολαι_{letters (nom|voc)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Ονιαν τον_{the (acc)} αρχιερεα_{archpriest (acc)} παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Αρειου_{of Ares (gen)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλευοντος_{while REIGN-ing (gen)} εν_in/with/by υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} οτι_because/that εστε_{you(pl)-are, be-you(pl)!} αδελφοι_{brothers (nom|voc)} ημων_{us (gen)} ως_as/like το_{the (nom|acc)} αντιγραφον υποκειται

1Mc 12:7

There were letters sent in times past unto Onias the high priest from Darius, who reigned then among you, to signify that ye are our brethren, as the copy here underwritten doth specify.

1Mc 12:7

Even before this time letters were sent to Onias the high priest from Arius,^* who was reigning among you, to signify that you are our kindred, as the copy written below shows.

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και_and επεδεξατο_{he/she/it-was-RECEIVE-ed} ο_{the (nom)} Ονιας τον_{the (acc)} ανδρα_{man (acc)} τον_{the (acc)} απεσταλμενον_{having-been-SEND-FORTH-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ενδοξως και_and ελαβεν_{he/she/it-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} τας_{the (acc)} επιστολας_{letters (acc)} εν_in/with/by αις_{who/whom/which (dat)} διεσαφειτο_{he/she/it-was-being-MAKE CLEAR-ed} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} συμμαχιας και_and φιλιας_{friendship (gen)}

1Mc 12:8

At which time Onias entreated the ambassador that was sent honourably, and received the letters, wherein declaration was made of the league and friendship.

1Mc 12:8

Onias welcomed honorably the man who was sent and received the letters, wherein declaration was made of alliance and friendship.

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ημεις_{we (nom)} ουν_therefore απροσδεεις τουτων_{these (gen)} οντες_{while being (nom|voc)} παρακλησιν_{comfort (acc)} εχοντες_{while HAVE-ing (nom|voc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} βιβλια_{small-scrolls (nom|acc|voc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} αγια_{holy (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εν_in/with/by ταις_{the (dat)} χερσιν_{hands (dat)} ημων_{us (gen)}

1Mc 12:9

Therefore we also, albeit we need none of these things, that we have the holy books of scripture in our hands to comfort us,

1Mc 12:9

Therefore we also, even though we need none of these things, having for our encouragement the holy books which are in our hands,

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επειραθημεν_{we-were-TRY/ATTEMPT-ed} αποστειλαι_{to-SEND-FORTH, be-you(sg)-SEND-FORTH-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SEND-FORTH (opt)} την_{the (acc)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} υμας_{you(pl) (acc)} αδελφοτητα_{brotherhood (acc)} και_and φιλιαν_{friendship (acc)} ανανεωσασθαι_{to-be-RENEW-ed} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} το_{the (nom|acc)} μη_not εξαλλοτριωθηναι υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} πολλοι_{many (nom)} γαρ_for καιροι_{periods of time (nom|voc)} διηλθον_{I-PASS-THROUGH-ed, they-PASS-THROUGH-ed} αφ’_from ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} απεστειλατε_{you(pl)-SEND-FORTH-ed} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ημας_{us (acc)}

1Mc 12:10

Have nevertheless attempted to send unto you for the renewing of brotherhood and friendship, lest we should become strangers unto you altogether: for there is a long time passed since ye sent unto us.

1Mc 12:10

have undertaken to send that we might renew our brotherhood and friendship with you, to the end that we should not become estranged from you altogether; for a long time has passed since you sent your letter to us.

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ημεις_{we (nom)} ουν_therefore εν_in/with/by παντι_{each, every (dat)} καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} αδιαλειπτως_unceasingly εν_in/with/by τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} ταις_{the (dat)} εορταις_{festivals (dat)} και_and ταις_{the (dat)} λοιπαις_{remaining (dat)} καθηκουσαις_{while BE-ing-FITTING/APPROPRIATE (dat)} ημεραις_{days (dat)} μιμνη(ι)σκομεθα_{we-are-being-REMEMBER-ed} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} εφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} προσφερομεν_{we-are-PRESENT/OFFER-ing} θυσιων_{sacrifices (gen)} και_and εν_in/with/by ταις_{the (dat)} προσευχαις_{prayers (dat)} ως_as/like δεον_{while BIND-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is και_and πρεπον_{while BEFIT-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} μνημονευειν_{to-be-REMEMBER-ing} αδελφων_{brothers (gen); sisters (gen)}

1Mc 12:11

We therefore at all times without ceasing, both in our feasts, and other convenient days, do remember you in the sacrifices which we offer, and in our prayers, as reason is, and as it becometh us to think upon our brethren:

1Mc 12:11

We therefore at all times without ceasing, both in our feasts, and on the other convenient days, remember you in the sacrifices which we offer, and in our prayers, as it is right and proper to be mindful of kindred.

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ευφραινομεθα_{we-are-being-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed, we-were-being-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} δοξη(ι)_{glory/honor (dat); you(sg)-will-be-SUPPOSE-ed, he/she/it-should-SUPPOSE, you(sg)-should-be-SUPPOSE-ed} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)}

1Mc 12:12

And we are right glad of your honour.

1Mc 12:12

Moreover, we are glad for your glory.

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ημας_{us (acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εκυκλωσαν_{they-ENCIRCLE-ed} πολλαι_{many (nom)} θλιψεις_{hardships/tribulations (acc, nom|voc); you(sg)-will-DISTRESS} και_and πολεμοι_{wars (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-WAGE-ing-WAR (opt)} πολλοι_{many (nom)} και_and επολεμησαν_{they-WAGE-ed-WAR} ημας_{us (acc)} οι_{the (nom)} βασιλεις_{kings (acc, nom|voc)} οι_{the (nom)} κυκλω(ι)_{in a circle} ημων_{us (gen)}

1Mc 12:13

As for ourselves, we have had great troubles and wars on every side, forsomuch as the kings that are round about us have fought against us.

1Mc 12:13

But as for ourselves, many afflictions and many wars have encompassed us, and the kings who are around us have fought against us.

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ουκ_not ηβουλομεθα_{we-were-being-INTEND/PLAN-ed} ουν_therefore παρενοχλησαι_{to-CAUSE-DIFFICULTY, be-you(sg)-CAUSE-ed-DIFFICULTY!, he/she/it-happens-to-CAUSE-DIFFICULTY (opt)} υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} και_and τοις_{the (dat)} λοιποις_{remaining (dat)} συμμαχοις και_and φιλοις_{friend (dat); you(sg)-happen-to-be-BE-ing-FOND-OF (opt)} ημων_{us (gen)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} πολεμοις_{wars (dat); you(sg)-happen-to-be-WAGE-ing-WAR (opt)} τουτοις_{these (dat)}

1Mc 12:14

Howbeit we would not be troublesome unto you, nor to others of our confederates and friends, in these wars:

1Mc 12:14

We were unwilling to be troublesome to you, and to the rest of our allies and friends, in these wars;

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εχομεν_{we-are-HAVE-ing} γαρ_for την_{the (acc)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} ουρανου_{sky/heaven (gen)} βοηθειαν_{help (acc)} βοηθουσαν_{while HELP-ing (acc)} ημιν_{us (dat)} και_and ερρυσθημεν_{we-were-DELIVER-ed} απο_from των_{the (gen)} εχθρων_{enmities (gen); hostile (gen)} και_and εταπεινωθησαν_{they-were-HUMBLE-ed} οι_{the (nom)} εχθροι_{hostile (nom|voc)} ημων_{us (gen)}

1Mc 12:15

For we have help from heaven that succoureth us, so as we are delivered from our enemies, and our enemies are brought under foot.

1Mc 12:15

for we have the help which is from heaven to help us, and we have been delivered from our enemies, and our enemies have been humbled.

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επελεξαμεν_we-CHOOSE-ed ουν_therefore Νουμηνιον Αντιοχου και_and Αντιπατρον Ιασονος_{Jason (gen)} και_and απεσταλκαμεν_{we-have-SEND-FORTH-ed} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Ρωμαιους_{Roman (acc)} ανανεωσασθαι_{to-be-RENEW-ed} την_{the (acc)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} φιλιαν_{friendship (acc)} και_and συμμαχιαν την_{the (acc)} προτερον_{earlier (acc, nom|acc|voc)}

1Mc 12:16

For this cause we chose Numenius the son of Antiochus, and Antipater he son of Jason, and sent them unto the Romans, to renew the amity that we had with them, and the former league.

1Mc 12:16

We chose therefore Numenius the son of Antiochus and Antipater the son of Jason, and have sent them to the Romans, to renew the friendship that we had with them, and the former alliance.

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ενετειλαμεθα_{we-were-COMMAND-ed} ουν_therefore αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} και_and προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} υμας_{you(pl) (acc)} πορευθηναι_to-be-GO-ed και_and ασπασασθαι_{to-be-GREET-ed} υμας_{you(pl) (acc)} και_and αποδουναι_to-GIVE-BACK υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} τας_{the (acc)} παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ημων_{us (gen)} επιστολας_{letters (acc)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} της_{the (gen)} ανανεωσεως και_and της_{the (gen)} αδελφοτητος_{brotherhood (gen)} ημων_{us (gen)}

1Mc 12:17

We commanded them also to go unto you, and to salute and to deliver you our letters concerning the renewing of our brotherhood.

1Mc 12:17

We commanded them therefore to go also to you, and to salute you, and to deliver you our letters concerning the renewing of friendship and our brotherhood.

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και_and νυν_now καλως_ideally ποιησετε_{you(pl)-will-DO/MAKE} αντιφωνησαντες ημιν_{us (dat)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ταυτα_{these (nom|acc)}

1Mc 12:18

Wherefore now ye shall do well to give us an answer thereto.

1Mc 12:18

And now you will do well if you give us a reply.”

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και_and τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} αντιγραφον των_{the (gen)} επιστολων_{letters (gen)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} απεστειλαν_{they-SEND-FORTH-ed} Ονια

1Mc 12:19

And this is the copy of the letters which Oniares sent.

1Mc 12:19

¶And this is the copy of the letters which they sent to Onias:

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Αρειος_{of Ares (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} Σπαρτιατων_{Spartans (gen)} Ονια ιερει_{priest (dat)} μεγαλω(ι)_{great (dat)} χαιρειν_{to-be-REJOICE-ing}

1Mc 12:20

Areus king of the Lacedemonians to Onias the high priest, greeting:

1Mc 12:20

¶“Arius king of the Spartans to Onias the chief priest, greetings.

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ευρεθη_{he/she/it-was-FIND-ed} εν_in/with/by γραφη(ι)_{writing (dat); you(sg)-are-being-WRITE-ed, he/she/it-should-be-WRITE-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-WRITE-ed, he/she/it-should-be-WRITE-ed} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} των_{the (gen)} Σπαρτιατων_{Spartans (gen)} και_and Ιουδαιων_{Jewish (gen)} οτι_because/that εισιν_{he/she/it-is-GO-ing; they-are} αδελφοι_{brothers (nom|voc)} και_and οτι_because/that εισιν_{he/she/it-is-GO-ing; they-are} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} γενους_{race (gen)} Αβρααμ_{Abraham (indecl)}

1Mc 12:21

It is found in writing, that the Lacedemonians and Jews are brethren, and that they are of the stock of Abraham:

1Mc 12:21

It has been found in writing, concerning the Spartans and the Jews, that they are kindred, and that they are of the descendants of Abraham.

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και_and νυν_now αφ’_from ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} εγνωμεν_we-KNOW-ed ταυτα_{these (nom|acc)} καλως_ideally ποιησετε_{you(pl)-will-DO/MAKE} γραφοντες_{while WRITE-ing (nom|voc)} ημιν_{us (dat)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} της_{the (gen)} ειρηνης_{peace (gen)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)}

1Mc 12:22

Now therefore, since this is come to our knowledge, ye shall do well to write unto us of your prosperity.

1Mc 12:22

Now, since this has come to our knowledge, you will do well to write to us of your^* prosperity.

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και_and ημεις_{we (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} αντιγραφομεν υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} κτηνη_{Animals (nom|acc|voc)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} και_and η_{the (nom)} υπαρξις_{possessions (nom)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} ημιν_{us (dat)} εστιν_he/she/it-is και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} ημων_{us (gen)} υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} εστιν_he/she/it-is εντελλομεθα_{we-are-being-COMMAND-ed} ουν_therefore οπως_{how/so that} απαγγειλωσιν_{they-should-REPORT} υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} ταυτα_{these (nom|acc)}

1Mc 12:23

We do write back again to you, that your cattle and goods are our's, and our's are your's We do command therefore our ambassadors to make report unto you on this wise.

1Mc 12:23

We moreover write on our part to you, that your livestock and goods are ours, and ours are yours. We do command therefore that they make report to you accordingly.”

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και_and ηκουσεν_{he/she/it-HEAR-ed} Ιωναθαν οτι_because/that επεστρεψαν_{they-TURN-AROUND-ed} οι_{the (nom)} αρχοντες_{rulers (nom|voc); while BEGIN/RULE-ing (nom|voc)} Δημητριου_{Demetrius (gen)} μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} δυναμεως_{ability (gen)} πολλης_{much (gen)} υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} προτερον_{earlier (acc, nom|acc|voc)} του_{the (gen)} πολεμησαι_{to-WAGE-WAR, be-you(sg)-WAGE-ed-WAR!, he/she/it-happens-to-WAGE-WAR (opt)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)}

1Mc 12:24

Now when Jonathan heard that Demetrius' princes were come to fight against him with a greater host than afore,

1Mc 12:24

¶Now Jonathan heard that Demetrius’ princes had returned to fight against him with a greater army than before,

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και_and απηρεν_{he/she/it-TAKE-AWAY-ed} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl)} και_and απηντησεν_{he/she/it-ENCOUNTER-ed} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} Αμαθιτιν χωραν_{region (acc)} ου_not γαρ_for εδωκεν_{he/she/it-GIVE-ed} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} ανοχην_{forbearance/refrainment (acc)} του_{the (gen)} εμβατευσαι_{to-ENTER-IN, be-you(sg)-ENTER-ed-IN!, he/she/it-happens-to-ENTER-IN (opt)} εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} χωραν_{region (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

1Mc 12:25

He removed from Jerusalem, and met them in the land of Amathis: for he gave them no respite to enter his country.

1Mc 12:25

so he marched away from Jerusalem, and met them in the country of Hamath; for he gave them no opportunity to set foot in his country.

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και_and απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} κατασκοπους_{spies (acc)} εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} παρεμβολην_{camp (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and επεστρεψαν_{they-TURN-AROUND-ed} και_and απηγγειλαν_{they-REPORT-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} οτι_because/that ουτως_{so, thus} τασσονται_{they-are-being-APPOINT-ed} επιπεσειν_{to-will-FALL-UPON, to-FALL-UPON} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} την_{the (acc)} νυκτα_{night (acc)}

1Mc 12:26

He sent spies also unto their tents, who came again, and told him that they were appointed to come upon them in the night season.

1Mc 12:26

He sent spies into his camp, and they came again, and reported to him that they were preparing to attack them at night.

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ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εδυ_{he/she/it-SINK-ed} ο_{the (nom)} ηλιος_{sun (nom)} επεταξεν_{he/she/it-ORDER-ed} Ιωναθαν τοις_{the (dat)} παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} γρηγορειν_{to-be-BE-ing-VIGILANT} και_and ειναι_to-be επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} οπλοις_{implements (dat)} ετοιμαζεσθαι_{to-be-being-PREPARE/MAKE-READY-ed} εις_{into +acc} πολεμον_{war (acc)} δι’_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} ολης_{whole (gen)} της_{the (gen)} νυκτος_{night (gen)} και_and εξεβαλεν_{he/she/it-EXPEL-ed} προφυλακας_{forward guards (acc)} κυκλω(ι)_{in a circle} της_{the (gen)} παρεμβολης_{camp (gen)}

1Mc 12:27

Wherefore so soon as the sun was down, Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms, that all the night long they might be ready to fight: also he sent forth sentinels round about the host.

1Mc 12:27

~~But as soon as the sun was down, Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be armed, that all the night long they might be ready for battle. He stationed sentinels around the camp.~~But as soon as the sun was down, Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms, that all the night long they might be ready for battle. He stationed sentinels around the camp.

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και_and ηκουσαν_{while ARRIVE-ing (acc); they-HEAR-ed} οι_{the (nom)} υπεναντιοι_{adversarial (nom|voc)} οτι_because/that ητοιμασται_{he/she/it-has-been-PREPARE/MAKE-READY-ed} Ιωναθαν και_and οι_{the (nom)} παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} εις_{into +acc} πολεμον_{war (acc)} και_and εφοβηθησαν_{they-were-FEAR-ed} και_and επτηξαν_{they-COWER-ed} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} καρδια(ι)_{heart (dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and ανεκαυσαν πυρας_{fire (gen), fires (acc)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} παρεμβολη(ι)_{camp (dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Mc 12:28

But when the adversaries heard that Jonathan and his men were ready for battle, they feared, and trembled in their hearts, and they kindled fires in their camp.

1Mc 12:28

The adversaries heard that Jonathan and his men were ready for battle, and they feared, and trembled in their hearts, and they kindled fires in their camp then withdrew.

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Ιωναθαν δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and οι_{the (nom)} παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ουκ_not εγνωσαν_they-KNOW-ed εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} πρωι_{early/in the morning} εβλεπον_{I-was-SEE/LOOK/OBSERVE-ing, they-were-SEE/LOOK/OBSERVE-ing} γαρ_for τα_{the (nom|acc)} φωτα_{lights (nom|acc|voc)} καιομενα_{while being-BURN-ed (nom|acc|voc)}

1Mc 12:29

Howbeit Jonathan and his company knew it not till the morning: for they saw the lights burning.

1Mc 12:29

But Jonathan and his men didn’t know it until the morning; for they saw the fires burning.

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και_and κατεδιωξεν_{he/she/it-CHASE-ed-AFTER} Ιωναθαν οπισω_after/behind αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and ου_not κατελαβεν_{he/she/it-LAY-HOLD-OF-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} διεβησαν_{they-CROSS-ed-OVER} γαρ_for τον_{the (acc)} Ελευθερον_{liberated (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ποταμον_{river (acc)}

1Mc 12:30

Then Jonathan pursued after them, but overtook them not: for they were gone over the river Eleutherus.

1Mc 12:30

Jonathan pursued after them, but didn’t overtake them; for they had gone over the river Eleutherus.

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και_and εξεκλινεν_{he/she/it-was-RECOIL/AVOID-ing, he/she/it-RECOIL/AVOID-ed} Ιωναθαν επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τους_{the (acc)} Αραβας_{Arabs (acc)} τους_{the (acc)} καλουμενους_{while being-CALL-ed (acc)} Ζαβαδαιους και_and επαταξεν_{he/she/it-SMITE-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} και_and ελαβεν_{he/she/it-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} σκυλα_{spoils (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Mc 12:31

Wherefore Jonathan turned to the Arabians, who were called Zabadeans, and smote them, and took their spoils.

1Mc 12:31

Then Jonathan turned toward the Arabians, who are called Zabadaeans, and struck them, and took their spoils.

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και_and αναζευξας ηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed} εις_{into +acc} Δαμασκον_{Damascus (acc)} και_and διωδευσεν_{he/she/it-TRAVEL-ed-THROUGH} εν_in/with/by παση(ι)_{each, every (dat); he/she/it-should-SPRINKLE, you(sg)-should-be-SPRINKLE-ed} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} χωρα(ι)_{region (dat)}

1Mc 12:32

And removing thence, he came to Damascus, and so passed through all the country,

1Mc 12:32

He came out from there, and came to Damascus, and took his journey through all the country.

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και_and Σιμων_{Simon (nom|voc)} εξηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed-OUT} και_and διωδευσεν_{he/she/it-TRAVEL-ed-THROUGH} εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} Ασκαλωνος και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} οχυρωματα_{entrenchments (nom|acc|voc)} και_and εξεκλινεν_{he/she/it-was-RECOIL/AVOID-ing, he/she/it-RECOIL/AVOID-ed} εις_{into +acc} Ιοππην_{Joppa (acc)} και_and προκατελαβετο αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)}

1Mc 12:33

Simon also went forth, and passed through the country unto Ascalon, and the holds there adjoining, from whence he turned aside to Joppa, and won it.

1Mc 12:33

¶Simon went out, and took his journey as far as Ascalon, and the strongholds that were near it. Then he turned toward Joppa and took possession of it;

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ηκουσεν_{he/she/it-HEAR-ed} γαρ_for οτι_because/that βουλονται_{they-are-being-INTEND/PLAN-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} οχυρωμα_{entrenchment (nom|acc|voc)} παραδουναι_{to-HAND OVER} τοις_{the (dat)} παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Δημητριου_{Demetrius (gen)} και_and εθετο_{he/she/it-was-PUT-ed} εκει_there φρουραν οπως_{how/so that} φυλασσωσιν_{they-should-be-GUARD-ing} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)}

1Mc 12:34

For he had heard that they would deliver the hold unto them that took Demetrius' part; wherefore he set a garrison there to keep it.

1Mc 12:34

for he had heard that they were planning to hand over the stronghold to Demetrius’ men. He set a garrison there to guard it.

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και_and επεστρεψεν_{he/she/it-TURN-AROUND-ed} Ιωναθαν και_and εξεκκλησιασεν τους_{the (acc)} πρεσβυτερους_{elder (acc)} του_{the (gen)} λαου_{people (gen)} και_and εβουλευετο_{he/she/it-was-being-DECIDE-ed} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} του_{the (gen)} οικοδομησαι_{to-BUILD-UP, be-you(sg)-BUILD-UP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-BUILD-UP (opt)} οχυρωματα_{entrenchments (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} Ιουδαια(ι)_{Judea (dat); Jewish (dat)}

1Mc 12:35

After this came Jonathan home again, and calling the elders of the people together, he consulted with them about building strong holds in Judea,

1Mc 12:35

¶Then Jonathan returned and called the elders of the people together. He planned with them to build strongholds in Judea,

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και_and προσυψωσαι τα_{the (nom|acc)} τειχη_{walls (nom|acc|voc)} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl)} και_and υψωσαι_{to-LIFT-UP/EXALT, be-you(sg)-LIFT-UP/EXALT-ed!, you(sg)-have-been-LIFT-UP/EXALT-ed, he/she/it-happens-to-LIFT-UP/EXALT (opt)} υψος_{height (nom|acc|voc)} μεγα_{great (nom|acc|voc)} ανα_{up/each/by (+acc)} μεσον_{middle (acc, nom|acc|voc)} της_{the (gen)} ακρας και_and της_{the (gen)} πολεως_{city (gen)} εις_{into +acc} το_{the (nom|acc)} διαχωριζειν_{to-be-SEPARATE-ing} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} της_{the (gen)} πολεως_{city (gen)} ινα_{in-order-that} η(ι)_{he/she/it-should-be} αυτη_{this (nom)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} μονας_{places to stay (acc); sole (acc)} οπως_{how/so that} μητε_{and not/neither} αγοραζωσιν_{they-should-be-BUY/PURCHASE-ing} μητε_{and not/neither} πωλωσιν_{they-should-be-SELL-ing}

1Mc 12:36

And making the walls of Jerusalem higher, and raising a great mount between the tower and the city, for to separate it from the city, that so it might be alone, that men might neither sell nor buy in it.

1Mc 12:36

and to make the walls of Jerusalem higher, and to raise a great mound between the citadel and the city, to separate it from the city, that so it might be isolated, that its garrison might neither buy nor sell.

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και_and συνηχθησαν_{they-were-GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ed} του_{the (gen)} οικοδομειν_{to-be-BUILD-UP-ing} την_{the (acc)} πολιν_{city (acc)} και_and επεσεν_{he/she/it-FALL-ed} του_{the (gen)} τειχους_{wall (gen)} του_{the (gen)} χειμαρρου_{wadi/brook (gen, voc)} του_{the (gen)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} απηλιωτου και_and επεσκευασεν_{he/she/it-PROVIDE ONESELF WITH NECESSARIES-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} καλουμενον_{while being-CALL-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} Χαφεναθα

1Mc 12:37

Upon this they came together to build up the city, forasmuch as part of the wall toward the brook on the east side was fallen down, and they repaired that which was called Caphenatha.

1Mc 12:37

They were gathered together to build the city. Part of the wall of the brook that is on the east side fell down, and he repaired the section called Chaphenatha.

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και_and Σιμων_{Simon (nom|voc)} ω(ι)κοδομησεν_{he/she/it-BUILD-UP-ed} την_{the (acc)} Αδιδα εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} Σεφηλα και_and ωχυρωσεν αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} και_and επεστησεν_{he/she/it-STAND-ed} θυρας_{door (gen), doors (acc)} και_and μοχλους

1Mc 12:38

Simon also set up Adida in Sephela, and made it strong with gates and bars.

1Mc 12:38

Simon also built Adida in the^* plain country, made it strong, and set up gates and bars.

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και_and εζητησεν_{he/she/it-SEEK-ed} Τρυφων_{indulgences (gen)} βασιλευσαι_{to-REIGN, be-you(sg)-REIGN-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-REIGN (opt)} της_{the (gen)} Ασιας_{Asia (gen)} και_and περιθεσθαι_{to-be-PLACE-ed-AROUND} το_{the (nom|acc)} διαδημα_{diadem (nom|acc|voc)} και_and εκτειναι_{to-EXTEND, be-you(sg)-EXTEND-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-EXTEND (opt)} χειρα_{hand (acc)} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Αντιοχον τον_{the (acc)} βασιλεα_{king (acc)}

1Mc 12:39

Now Tryphon went about to get the kingdom of Asia, and to kill Antiochus the king, that he might set the crown upon his own head.

1Mc 12:39

¶And Tryphon sought to reign over Asia and to crown himself, and to stretch out his hand against Antiochus the king.

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και_and ευλαβηθη_{he/she/it-was-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed} μηποτε_never ουκ_not εαση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-ALLOW-ed, he/she/it-should-ALLOW, you(sg)-should-be-ALLOW-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} Ιωναθαν και_and μηποτε_never πολεμηση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-WAGE-ed-WAR, he/she/it-should-WAGE-WAR, you(sg)-should-be-WAGE-ed-WAR} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} και_and εζητει_{he/she/it-was-SEEK-ing} συλλαβειν_to-SEIZING αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} του_{the (gen)} απολεσαι_{to-DESTROY, he/she/it-happens-to-DESTROY (opt)} και_and απαρας_{upon TAKE-AWAY-ing (nom|voc)} ηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed} εις_{into +acc} Βαιθσαν

1Mc 12:40

Howbeit he was afraid that Jonathan would not suffer him, and that he would fight against him; wherefore he sought a way how to take Jonathan, that he might kill him. So he removed, and came to Bethsan.

1Mc 12:40

He was afraid that Jonathan wouldn’t allow him, and that he would fight against him; and he sought a way to seize him, that he might destroy him. So he marched out and came to Bethshan.

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και_and εξηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed-OUT} Ιωναθαν εις_{into +acc} απαντησιν_{meeting (acc)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} εν_in/with/by τεσσαρακοντα_forty χιλιασιν_{kilos (dat)} ανδρων_{men (gen)} επιλελεγμεναις_{having-been-CHOOSE-ed (dat)} εις_{into +acc} παραταξιν και_and ηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed} εις_{into +acc} Βαιθσαν

1Mc 12:41

Then Jonathan went out to meet him with forty thousand men chosen for the battle, and came to Bethsan.

1Mc 12:41

Jonathan came out to meet him with forty thousand men chosen for battle, and came to Bethshan.

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και_and ειδεν_{he/she/it-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} Τρυφων_{indulgences (gen)} οτι_because/that ηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed} μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} δυναμεως_{ability (gen)} πολλης_{much (gen)} και_and εκτειναι_{to-EXTEND, be-you(sg)-EXTEND-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-EXTEND (opt)} χειρας_{hands (acc)} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} ευλαβηθη_{he/she/it-was-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed}

1Mc 12:42

Now when Tryphon saw Jonathan came with so great a force, he durst not stretch his hand against him;

1Mc 12:42

Tryphon saw that he came with a great army, and he was afraid to stretch out his hand against him.

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και_and επεδεξατο_{he/she/it-was-RECEIVE-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} ενδοξως και_and συνεστησεν_{he/she/it-STAND-ed-WITH} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} πασιν_{all (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} φιλοις_{friend (dat); you(sg)-happen-to-be-BE-ing-FOND-OF (opt)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and εδωκεν_{he/she/it-GIVE-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} δοματα_{gifts (nom|acc|voc)} και_and επεταξεν_{he/she/it-ORDER-ed} τοις_{the (dat)} φιλοις_{friend (dat); you(sg)-happen-to-be-BE-ing-FOND-OF (opt)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and ταις_{the (dat)} δυναμεσιν_{abilities (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} υπακουειν_{to-be-OBEY-ing} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ως_as/like αυτου_{self (gen)}

1Mc 12:43

But received him honourably, and commended him unto all his friends, and gave him gifts, and commanded his men of war to be as obedient unto him, as to himself.

1Mc 12:43

He received him honorably, and commended him to all his^* friends, and gave him gifts, and commanded his forces to be obedient to him, as to himself.

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και_and ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} Ιωναθαν ινα_{in-order-that} τι_{who (nom|acc)} εκοπωσας παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τον_{the (acc)} λαον_{people (acc)} τουτον_{this (acc)} πολεμου_{war (gen); be-you(sg)-being-WAGE-ed-WAR!} μη_not ενεστηκοτος_{having FIX/PLACE-INTO-POSITION-ed (gen)} ημιν_{us (dat)}

1Mc 12:44

Unto Jonathan also he said, Why hast thou brought all this people to so great trouble, seeing there is no war betwixt us?

1Mc 12:44

He said to Jonathan, “Why have you put all this people to so much trouble, seeing there is no war between us?

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και_and νυν_now αποστειλον_{do-SEND-FORTH-you(sg)!} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} εις_{into +acc} τους_{the (acc)} οικους_{house/homes (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} επιλεξαι_{to-CHOOSE, be-you(sg)-CHOOSE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-CHOOSE (opt)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} σεαυτω(ι)_{yourself (dat)} ανδρας_{men (acc)} ολιγους_{few (acc)} οιτινες_{who (nom)} εσονται_they-will-be μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and δευρο_come! μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} εμου_{me (gen); my/mine (gen)} εις_{into +acc} Πτολεμαιδα_{Ptolemais (acc)} και_and παραδωσω_{I-will-HAND OVER, I-should-HAND OVER} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} λοιπα_{remaining (nom|acc|voc)} οχυρωματα_{entrenchments (nom|acc|voc)} και_and τας_{the (acc)} δυναμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} τας_{the (acc)} λοιπας_{remaining (acc)} και_and παντας_{all (acc)} τους_{the (acc)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} των_{the (gen)} χρειων_{needs (gen)} και_and επιστρεψας_{upon TURN-AROUND-ing (nom|voc)} απελευσομαι_{I-will-be-DEPART-ed} τουτου_{this (gen)} γαρ_for χαριν_{for the sake of; favor/grace (acc)} παρειμι_{I-am-PASS-ing-BY; I-am-BE-ing-PRESENT/NEAR}

1Mc 12:45

Therefore send them now home again, and choose a few men to wait on thee, and come thou with me to Ptolemais, for I will give it thee, and the rest of the strong holds and forces, and all that have any charge: as for me, I will return and depart: for this is the cause of my coming.

1Mc 12:45

Now send them away to their homes, but choose for yourself a few men who shall be with you, and come with me to Ptolemais, and I will give it to you, and the rest of the strongholds and the rest of the forces, and all the king’s officers. Then I will turn around and depart; for this is why I came.”

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και_and εμπιστευσας αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} εποιησεν_{he/she/it-DO/MAKE-ed} καθως_{as accordingly} ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} και_and εξαπεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} τας_{the (acc)} δυναμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} και_and απηλθον_{I-DEPART-ed, they-DEPART-ed} εις_{into +acc} γην_{earth/land (acc)} Ιουδα_{Judas/Judah (gen, voc)}

1Mc 12:46

So Jonathan believing him did as he bade him, and sent away his host, who went into the land of Judea.

1Mc 12:46

¶He put his trust in him, and did even as he said, and sent away his forces, and they departed into the land of Judah.

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κατελιπεν_{he/she/it-LEAVE-BEHIND-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} μεθ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} ανδρας_{men (acc)} τρισχιλιους_{three thousand (acc)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} δισχιλιους_{two thousand (acc)} αφηκεν_{he/she/it-SEND AWAY-ed; he/she/it-was-ARRIVE-ing-AT} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} Γαλιλαια(ι)_{Galilee (dat); Galilean (dat)} χιλιοι_{thousand (nom|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} συνηλθον_{I-COME-ed-TOGETHER, they-COME-ed-TOGETHER} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)}

1Mc 12:47

And with himself he retained but three thousand men, of whom he sent two thousand into Galilee, and one thousand went with him.

1Mc 12:47

But he reserved to himself three thousand men, of whom he left two thousand in Galilee, but one thousand went with him.

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ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εισηλθεν_{he/she/it-ENTER-ed} Ιωναθαν εις_{into +acc} Πτολεμαιδα_{Ptolemais (acc)} απεκλεισαν_{they-SHUT/LOCK-ed} οι_{the (nom)} Πτολεμαεις τας_{the (acc)} πυλας_{gates (acc)} και_and συνελαβον_{I-SEIZING-ed, they-SEIZING-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} και_and παντας_{all (acc)} τους_{the (acc)} συνεισελθοντας_{upon ENTER-ing (acc)} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} απεκτειναν_they-KILL-ed εν_in/with/by ρομφαια(ι)_{sword (dat)}

1Mc 12:48

Now as soon as Jonathan entered into Ptolemais, they of Ptolemais shut the gates and took him, and all them that came with him they slew with the sword.

1Mc 12:48

Now as soon as Jonathan entered into Ptolemais, the people of Ptolemais shut the gates and seized him. They killed all those who came in with him with the sword.

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και_and απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} Τρυφων_{indulgences (gen)} δυναμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} και_and ιππον_{horse (acc)} εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} Γαλιλαιαν_{Galilee (acc); Galilean (acc)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} πεδιον_{field (nom|acc|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} μεγα_{great (nom|acc|voc)} του_{the (gen)} απολεσαι_{to-DESTROY, he/she/it-happens-to-DESTROY (opt)} παντας_{all (acc)} τους_{the (acc)} παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Ιωναθου

1Mc 12:49

Then sent Tryphon an host of footmen and horsemen into Galilee, and into the great plain, to destroy all Jonathan's company.

1Mc 12:49

¶Tryphon sent troops and cavalry into Galilee, and into the Great Plain, to destroy all Jonathan’s men.

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και_and επεγνωσαν_{they-RECOGNIZE-ed} οτι_because/that συνελημφθη_{he/she/it-was-SEIZING-ed} και_and απολωλεν_{he/she/it-has-DESTROY-ed} και_and οι_{the (nom)} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and παρεκαλεσαν_{they-ENTREAT/COMFORT-ed} εαυτους_{selves (acc)} και_and επορευοντο_{they-were-being-GO-ed} συνεστραμμενοι_{having-been-GATHERED TOGETHER-ed (nom|voc)} ετοιμοι_{ready (nom|voc)} εις_{into +acc} πολεμον_{war (acc)}

1Mc 12:50

But when they knew that Jonathan and they that were with him were taken and slain, they encouraged one another; and went close together, prepared to fight.

1Mc 12:50

They perceived that he had been seized and had perished, along with those who were with him. They encouraged one another and went on their way close together, prepared to fight.

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και_and ειδον_{I-SEE/BEHOLD-ed, they-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} οι_{the (nom)} διωκοντες_{while PERSECUTE / PURSUE-ing (nom|voc)} οτι_because/that περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} ψυχης_{soul-life (gen)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} εστιν_he/she/it-is και_and επεστρεψαν_{they-TURN-AROUND-ed}

1Mc 12:51

They therefore that followed upon them, perceiving that they were ready to fight for their lives, turned back again.

1Mc 12:51

Those who followed them saw that they were ready to fight for their lives, and turned back again.

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και_and ηλθον_{I-COME-ed, they-COME-ed} παντες_{all (nom|voc)} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ειρηνης_{peace (gen)} εις_{into +acc} γην_{earth/land (acc)} Ιουδα_{Judas/Judah (gen, voc)} και_and επενθησαν_{they-GRIEVE-ed} τον_{the (acc)} Ιωναθαν και_and τους_{the (acc)} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and εφοβηθησαν_{they-were-FEAR-ed} σφοδρα_exceedingly και_and επενθησεν_{he/she/it-GRIEVE-ed} πας_{each, every (nom|voc)} Ισραηλ_{Israel (indecl)} πενθος_{grief (nom|acc|voc)} μεγα_{great (nom|acc|voc)}

1Mc 12:52

Whereupon they all came into the land of Judea peaceably, and there they bewailed Jonathan, and them that were with him, and they were sore afraid; wherefore all Israel made great lamentation.

1Mc 12:52

They all came in peace into the land of Judah, and they mourned for Jonathan and those who were with him, and they were very afraid. All Israel mourned with a great mourning.

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και_and εζητησαν_they-SEEK-ed παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εθνη_{nations (nom|acc|voc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} κυκλω(ι)_{in a circle} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} εκτριψαι_{to-RUB OUT/WEAR OUT, be-you(sg)-RUB OUT/WEAR OUT-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-RUB OUT/WEAR OUT (opt)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} ειπον_{do-SAY-you(sg)!, I-SAY-ed, they-SAY-ed, upon SAY-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} γαρ_for ουκ_not εχουσιν_{they-are-HAVE-ing, while HAVE-ing (dat)} αρχοντα_{ruler (acc); while BEGIN/RULE-ing (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and βοηθουντα_{while HELP-ing (acc, nom|acc|voc)} νυν_now ουν_therefore πολεμησωμεν_{we-should-WAGE-WAR} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} και_and εξαρωμεν_{we-should-REMOVE} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} ανθρωπων_{persons (gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} μνημοσυνον_{memory (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Mc 12:53

Then all the heathen that were round about then sought to destroy them: for said they, They have no captain, nor any to help them: now therefore let us make war upon them, and take away their memorial from among men.

1Mc 12:53

And all the Gentiles who were around them sought to destroy them utterly; for they said, “They have no ruler nor anyone to help them. Now therefore let’s fight against them, and take away their memory from among men.”

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