Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

2 Maccabees 12:5

When Judas heard of this cruelty done to his countrymen, he commanded those that were with him to make them ready.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
When Judas heard of this cruelty done unto his countrymen, he commanded those that were with him [to make them ready].
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
When Judas heard of this cruelty done unto his countrymen, he commanded those that were with him to make them ready.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
When Judas heard of the cruelty done to his fellow-countrymen, giving command to the men that were with him
World English Bible
GNV1560View canonical →
Now when Iudas knewe of this crueltie shewed against his nacion, he commanded those men that were with him, to make them readie.
Geneva Bible (1560) Apocrypha