Gefunden 431 Ergebnisse für: Peace
Maccabeus, thinking of the common good of all, accepted Lysias' offer of peace. And in fact, the king granted all the demands that Maccabeus had presented to Lysias in writing. (2 Maccabees 11, 15)
and since it is our desire that this nation live in peace, we have decreed that the Temple be restored to them and that they be allowed to live according to the laws and customs of their ancestors. (2 Maccabees 11, 25)
You will do well, therefore, to send envoys to conclude a treaty of peace with them. May they come to know our constant aim, so they may be reassured and dedicate themselves with joy to their own occupations." (2 Maccabees 11, 26)
But the commanders of the different regions, Timotheus and Apollonius, the son of Genneus, as well as Hieronymus and Domophenes, and Nicanor, the leader of the Cypriots, would not let them live in peace and quiet. (2 Maccabees 12, 2)
This was decided by the city authorities and the Jews accepted in order to show their desire to live with them in peace and without any suspicion at all. But once out in the open sea, the men of Joppa pushed them into the water and at least two hundred died. (2 Maccabees 12, 4)
A bloody battle took place, and the men of Judas emerged victorious with the help of God. The defeated Arabs sued for peace, and promised to give them livestock, and to help them in the future. (2 Maccabees 12, 11)
Judas, convinced that they could indeed be useful to them, made peace with them. Then the Arabs withdrew to their camps. (2 Maccabees 12, 12)
The king again kept in contact with the defenders of Beth-zur, made peace with them and withdrew. (2 Maccabees 13, 22)
He attacked the troops of Judas but was defeated. When he was informed that Philip, whom he had left in Antioch as head of the government, had revolted, he was dismayed. He sought peace with the Jews and had to accept and swear to observe their just petitions; he became reconciled with them, offered sacrifices, honored the Temple and showed generosity to the Holy Place. (2 Maccabees 13, 23)
"There exists a party called Hasideans among the Jews, headed by Judas Maccabeus, that keeps up war and rebellion, and hinders the reestablishment of peace and order in the land. (2 Maccabees 14, 6)
For as long as Judas lives, it is impossible for the State to find peace." (2 Maccabees 14, 10)
So, he sent Posidonius, Theodotus and Mattathias to arrange for peace. (2 Maccabees 14, 19)
