2 Maccabees chapter 3

[This chapter is in Orthodox and Catholic Bibles] The treason of Simon. Heliodorus will confiscate the temple’s money. The people are in anguish. The Almighty Lord intervenes. Testimony of Heliodorus.

Malachi

The people had returned from Babylon to Judah. Malachi renews their faith and hope. He motivates them to live the covenant.