1 Maccabees, 5
68. From there Judas turned towards Azotus in the land of the Philistines. He destroyed their altars, burned the statues of their gods, plundered the city and then returned to Judah.
68. From there Judas turned towards Azotus in the land of the Philistines. He destroyed their altars, burned the statues of their gods, plundered the city and then returned to Judah.
Chapter 5 of 1 Maccabees narrates a series of battles between the Jewish armies led by Judas Macabeu and the armies of foreign kings who sought to subdue the Jewish people. The topics covered include courage in battle, dependence on God in times of crisis and the importance of just leadership.
2 Samuel 22:40: "You cine of strength to battle; you make my opponents bow to me." This verse talks about the protection God gives in times of battle and how He strengthens His children to overcome their enemies, which can be related to the Jewish struggle against foreign kings.
Psalm 121:1-2: "I lift your eyes to the hills: Where will help come from? My help comes from the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth." This psalm talks about the confidence that the psalmist has in God, which is his protector and help. This confidence in divine protection can be related to the dependence of the Jews in God during the battles narrated in 1 Maccabees 5.
Proverbs 11:14: "There are no wise advice, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is security." This proverb highlights the importance of just and wise leadership, which can bring security to the people. This can be related to the leadership of Judas Macabeu, who led the Jewish army with wisdom and courage.
Psalm 18:2: "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my liberator; my God is my rock, in which I take refuge. He is my shield and the power that saves me, my tower . " This psalm talks about the protection God gives to his children, being his refuge, shield and liberating. This divine protection can be related to the safety Jews found in God during the battles narrated in 1 Maccabees 5.
Isaiah 54:17: "No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every language to accuse you. This is the inheritance of the Lord's servants, and this is the defense I make of their name," says the Lord. This verse talks about the protection God gives to his servants, ensuring that no weapon or accusation will prevail against them. This theme of divine protection can be related to the safety that Jews found in God during the battles narrated in 1 Maccabees 5.
“Onde há mais sacrifício, há mais generosidade.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
