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

2 Maccabees 14:40

For he thought by taking him to do the Jews much hurt.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
for he thought by taking him to do the Jews much hurt.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
For he thought by taking him to do the Jews much hurt.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
for he thought by seizing him to inflict an injury on them.
World English Bible