NOTES for Ma1 4:52-59
52 Now on the five and twentieth day of the ninth month, which is called the month Casleu, in the hundred forty and eighth year, they rose up betimes in the morning, |
53 And offered sacrifice according to the law upon the new altar of burnt offerings, which they had made. |
54 Look, at what time and what day the heathen had profaned it, even in that was it dedicated with songs, and citherns, and harps, and cymbals. |
55 Then all the people fell upon their faces, worshipping and praising the God of heaven, who had given them good success. |
56 And so they kept the dedication of the altar eight days and offered burnt offerings with gladness, and sacrificed the sacrifice of deliverance and praise. |
57 They decked also the forefront of the temple with crowns of gold, and with shields; and the gates and the chambers they renewed, and hanged doors upon them. |
58 Thus was there very great gladness among the people, for that the reproach of the heathen was put away. |
59 Moreover Judas and his brethren with the whole congregation of Israel ordained, that the days of the dedication of the altar should be kept in their season from year to year by the space of eight days, from the five and twentieth day of the month Casleu, with mirth and gladness. |
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The preceding chapters of the First Book of Maccabees tell of a terrible time. War and devastation; those who have not been killed are in captivity. Israel is fighting for the right to live by its own law and to serve its God alone. The land is exhausted, the treasury is empty, everything has died out. Then Judas Maccabeus and his army prevail in an unequal struggle. And the first thing he does is restore the sanctuary. God, who kept and helped him, is the first to receive a house worthy of Him. The first part of the law to be restored is the worship and glorification of God.
Readings for 19 November 2021
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