Znaleziono 2532 Wyniki dla: King Saul
The king came with a heart full of evil designs, prepared to be more cruel to the Jews, than his father had been. (2 Maccabees 13, 9)
After summoning the Elders in private, he determined to leave with his men for a decisive attempt with the help of God, before the king's army could invade Judea and take control of Jerusalem. (2 Maccabees 13, 13)
He gave his men this watchword: "God's victory." With the most capable young men of his army he attacked by night the tent of the king, putting to the sword about two thousand men, the strongest elephant and its rider. (2 Maccabees 13, 15)
When the king saw the daring of the Jews, he tried to take control of their fortresses by using tricks. (2 Maccabees 13, 18)
The king again kept in contact with the defenders of Beth-zur, made peace with them and withdrew. (2 Maccabees 13, 22)
The king took leave of Maccabeus and named Hegemonides as governor from Ptolemais to the land of the Gerarrites. (2 Maccabees 13, 24)
But Lysias came up to the tribunal to defend what had been decided; he convinced and appeased them, winning their goodwill before he set out for Antioch. This was what happened with the king's expedition and retreat. (2 Maccabees 13, 26)
So, he went to King Demetrius in about the year one hundred and fifty-one, and offered him a golden crown, a palm and even some olive branches from the Temple as usual. On that day, he did not ask for anything. (2 Maccabees 14, 4)
But he found a proper occasion for his evil designs when he was called to a meeting of the king's council. When he was asked with what disposition and spirit the Jews were to be confronted, he answered, (2 Maccabees 14, 5)
concerned for the king's interests above everything else, but for my compatriots as well, since the fanaticism of those men has plunged our people into great misery. (2 Maccabees 14, 8)
O King, look upon our land and nation which is hard pressed on all sides, with that same kindness you have for all. (2 Maccabees 14, 9)
When Alcimus had said this, the rest of the King's Friends who were hostile to Judas, quickly incited Demetrius against him. (2 Maccabees 14, 11)
