Literal Sense

Maccabees Chapter 2 Verses 5-7

The author of 2 Maccabees is not identified.

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Maccabees chapter 2 was written from 124 B.C. To 125 B.C.

Historical Reference:

1. During this time period of Jewish revolt against Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the Jewish people are being brutally executed.

2. During the mass execution of thousands of Jewish people, the Jewish people have to trust and have faith in God. This story shows how we have to trust in God and he can lead us through difficult times in our lives.