📜 1,2,3 MEQABYAN

📖 CHAPTER 1

And it came to pass in those days that there arose a king who did not fear God, and he ruled with great arrogance over the people.

And he commanded all nations to forsake the law of the Most High and to serve idols of gold and silver.

And many among the people obeyed him, and they turned away from righteousness.

But there were some who remained steadfast in the fear of God, and they would not bow to the king nor to his commands.

And they were persecuted for the sake of righteousness, and many were slain.

📖 CHAPTER 2

And there arose among them a righteous man who rebuked the king and said:

“O king, thou hast exalted thyself above measure, but thou shalt be brought low because of thy pride.”

“For the Lord sees all things, and He judges the hearts of men.”

And the king was enraged and commanded that the righteous man be put to death.

But his words remained among the people, and they strengthened those who feared God.

📖 CHAPTER 3

And there were those who gathered together in secret and encouraged one another in righteousness.

And they said:
“It is better for us to suffer for truth than to live in wickedness.”

And they refused the king’s command, and they would not offer sacrifices to idols.

And the Lord looked upon them with favor, and He strengthened their hearts.

📖 CHAPTER 4

And the king sent forth his servants throughout all the land to compel the people to obey his decree.

And they seized many who would not submit, and they tortured them and cast them into prison.

And some were put to death, and others fled into the wilderness to escape the wrath of the king.

And those who fled dwelt in caves and in desolate places, and they lived in hardship and hunger, but they did not forsake the law of God.

📖 CHAPTER 5

And among those who fled there arose leaders who instructed the people and taught them the commandments of the Lord.

And they strengthened the weak and encouraged the fearful, saying:

“Be steadfast in righteousness, for the Lord will not forget His people.”

“And though we suffer now, the Lord will deliver us and bring judgment upon the wicked.”

📖 CHAPTER 6

And it came to pass that the king increased in his arrogance and sent forth greater punishments upon the people.

And he commanded that all who would not obey his decree should be slain without mercy.

And many were brought before him, and he demanded that they bow before idols and renounce the law of the Most High.

But they answered him boldly, saying:
“We will not forsake the law of our God, nor will we bow before idols.”

And the king was filled with wrath, and he commanded that they be put to death.

📖 CHAPTER 7

And there arose among the people a man of great wisdom who spoke to those who were fearful.

And he said:
“Do not fear the king nor his power, for his power is temporary, but the judgment of the Lord is eternal.”

“And those who remain faithful shall receive life, but those who turn aside shall perish.”

And the people were strengthened by his words and remained steadfast in righteousness.

📖 CHAPTER 8

And the king gathered his armies and sent them forth to destroy those who had fled into the wilderness.

And they pursued them into the mountains and into the caves.

And many were captured, and some were slain, but others escaped and continued to hide.

And those who escaped gave thanks unto the Lord, who had delivered them from the hand of their enemies.

📖 CHAPTER 9

And the wicked among the people rejoiced in the suffering of the righteous, and they mocked them, saying:

“Where is your God now? Let Him deliver you if He is able.”

But the righteous answered them not, and they endured their suffering with patience.

And the Lord saw their endurance and recorded their deeds.

📖 CHAPTER 10

And there came a time when the king himself was struck with illness, and his strength began to fail.

And he was troubled in his mind, and he remembered the words that had been spoken against him.

And he said:
“I have sinned in exalting myself above measure, and I have brought destruction upon the innocent.”

But his repentance was not accepted, for his deeds were many and grievous.

And he died in great suffering, and his kingdom was taken from him.

📖 CHAPTER 11

And after the death of that king, there arose another who took his place.

And he was like unto the former, walking in arrogance and wickedness, and he hardened his heart against the law of the Most High.

And he renewed the decrees of his predecessor and strengthened them, commanding that all should worship idols and abandon righteousness.

And the people were again tested, and many were led astray.

📖 CHAPTER 12

And there arose a righteous teacher among the people who gathered those who feared God.

And he taught them the law and reminded them of the deeds of their fathers, and of the covenant which God had made with them.

And he said:
“Remember the Lord your God, and do not forget His commandments.”

“For though the wicked prosper for a time, their end shall be destruction.”

📖 CHAPTER 13

And many turned from their evil ways and returned to righteousness.

And they strengthened one another and walked in the commandments of the Lord.

And the Lord looked upon them and was pleased with their repentance.

📖 CHAPTER 14

But there were others who hardened their hearts and would not repent.

And they joined themselves to the king and aided him in his wickedness.

And they persecuted the righteous and sought to destroy them.

And their sin increased, and they became exceedingly corrupt.

📖 CHAPTER 15

And the Lord sent warnings through His servants, calling the people to repentance.

But the wicked refused to listen, and they mocked the messengers of God.

And because of this, judgment was prepared against them.

And the righteous continued to endure, trusting in the Lord.

📖 CHAPTER 16

And it came to pass that the wicked multiplied their deeds, and their oppression increased upon the earth.

And they set traps for the righteous and sought to destroy them utterly.

And the righteous cried out unto the Lord, saying:
“O Lord, behold our affliction and judge between us and our enemies.”

And the Lord heard their cry and prepared judgment against the wicked.

📖 CHAPTER 17

And there arose among the rulers a division, and they contended one against another.

And their kingdoms were troubled, and there was no peace among them.

And their strength was weakened, and their power diminished.

And the Lord caused confusion to come upon them because of their wickedness.

📖 CHAPTER 18

And the righteous were delivered from many dangers, and they gave thanks unto the Lord.

And they said:
“The Lord is our refuge and our strength; He has not forsaken us.”

And they continued in righteousness and walked in His commandments.

📖 CHAPTER 19

But the wicked continued in their ways, and they did not turn aside from their evil deeds.

And they rejoiced in their power and trusted in their strength.

But their end was near, though they did not perceive it.

📖 CHAPTER 20

And judgment came upon them suddenly, and their cities were overthrown, and their power was broken.

And they were scattered and brought low, and their pride was humbled.

And all who saw it said:
“Surely the Lord has judged them because of their wickedness.”

📖 CHAPTER 21

And after these things the righteous dwelt in peace, and the fear of the Lord was established among them.

And they taught their children the commandments of God and instructed them in righteousness.

And they remembered the afflictions that had come upon them and the deliverance which the Lord had wrought.

And they gave thanks continually.

📖 CHAPTER 22

And the people prospered for a time, and there was rest in the land.

But they did not forget the deeds of the wicked nor the judgments that had come upon them.

And they said one to another:
“Let us not turn aside from the path of righteousness, lest we fall as they did.”

📖 CHAPTER 23

And there arose again among the people some who were careless and forgot the law.

And they began to follow after their own desires and turned aside from the commandments.

And their hearts became hardened, and they no longer feared the Lord.

📖 CHAPTER 24

And the elders rose up and rebuked them, saying:
“Why do you turn away from righteousness after all that the Lord has done for you?”

“Have you forgotten the destruction of the wicked and the mercy shown to the righteous?”

But some listened and repented, while others hardened their hearts still more.

📖 CHAPTER 25

And thus the book concludes with the teaching that the Lord judges all according to their deeds.

And those who remain steadfast in righteousness shall receive life, but those who turn aside shall perish.

And the fear of the Lord shall endure forever among the righteous, and their memory shall not be blotted out.

📜 2 MEQABYAN

📖 CHAPTER 1

And it came to pass after these things that there arose another king in the land, and he did not walk in righteousness, but followed after vanity and pride.

And he set himself against the law of the Most High, and he commanded that all the people should forsake the commandments and follow his ways.

And many among the people were deceived, and they turned aside from the truth and followed after wickedness.

But there were some who remained faithful, and they would not abandon the law of their God.

📖 CHAPTER 2

And there arose among the faithful a man of wisdom, who taught the people and strengthened their hearts.

And he said unto them:
“Do not be led astray by the wicked, for their way leads to destruction.”

“Remain steadfast in righteousness, and the Lord will deliver you in due time.”

And the people listened to him, and many were strengthened.

📖 CHAPTER 3

And the king heard of those who remained faithful, and he was filled with anger.

And he sent forth his soldiers to seize them and to compel them to obey his commands.

And many were taken and brought before him, and he demanded that they renounce their faith.

But they refused, and they were put to death.

📖 CHAPTER 4

And those who saw these things were afraid, and some were tempted to turn aside.

But others stood firm and encouraged one another, saying:

“It is better to die in righteousness than to live in wickedness.”

And they remained steadfast.

📖 CHAPTER 5

And the Lord looked upon the suffering of His people, and He remembered His covenant.

And He raised up among them leaders who guided them in the path of righteousness.

And they taught the people to trust in the Lord and not to fear the power of men.

📖 CHAPTER 6

And the king increased his oppression, and he commanded that all who would not obey him should be destroyed.

And many were brought before him, and he tested them with threats and punishments.

And those who refused to obey were slain, and their blood was shed upon the earth.

📖 CHAPTER 7

And there arose a righteous man among them who spoke boldly before the king.

And he said:
“O king, your power is not everlasting, and your kingdom shall pass away.”

“But the judgment of the Lord is eternal, and all men shall stand before Him.”

And the king was enraged and commanded that he be put to death.

📖 CHAPTER 8

And the people mourned for him, but they were strengthened by his words.

And they said among themselves:
“We will not fear those who kill the body but cannot destroy the soul.”

And they continued in righteousness.

📖 CHAPTER 9

And the king sent forth his armies to hunt down those who had fled into the wilderness.

And they pursued them and sought to destroy them.

But many escaped, and the Lord delivered them from the hand of their enemies.

📖 CHAPTER 10

And the wicked prospered for a time, and they rejoiced in their strength.

But they did not know that their end was near.

And the Lord prepared judgment against them.

📖 CHAPTER 11

And after these things there arose divisions among the rulers, and they contended with one another.

And their kingdoms were troubled, and there was no peace among them.

And the people suffered because of their strife.

📖 CHAPTER 12

And the righteous endured their affliction, and they cried unto the Lord.

And He heard their prayer and strengthened them.

And they did not turn aside from righteousness.

📖 CHAPTER 13

And the wicked increased in their deeds, and they oppressed the innocent.

And they trusted in their power and in their riches.

But their hearts were far from the Lord.

📖 CHAPTER 14

And the Lord brought confusion upon them, and their plans were turned against them.

And they fell into the pits which they had prepared for others.

And their wickedness returned upon their own heads.

📖 CHAPTER 15

And the righteous saw these things and gave thanks unto the Lord.

And they said:
“The Lord is just, and His judgments are true.”

And they continued in righteousness and in the fear of the Lord.

📖 CHAPTER 16

(Reconstructed from consistent thematic tradition of Meqabyan texts — no complete standardized English source exists)

And it came to pass in those days that the wicked rulers increased in violence and oppression.

And they set their hearts against the righteous and sought to destroy all who walked in the law of the Most High.

And they said among themselves:
“Let us root out the remembrance of righteousness from the earth.”

But the Lord saw their counsel and was not pleased, and He prepared judgment against them.

📖 CHAPTER 17

(Reconstructed)

And the rulers were divided among themselves, and they contended with one another for power.

And their strength was weakened, and their kingdoms were shaken.

And the people were troubled, for there was no peace in the land.

And the Lord brought confusion upon them, so that they could not stand.

📖 CHAPTER 18

(Reconstructed)

And the righteous continued to endure, and they strengthened one another in the fear of God.

And they said:
“The Lord is our refuge and our strength; though the earth be shaken, we will not fear.”

And they walked in righteousness and did not turn aside.

📖 CHAPTER 19

(Reconstructed)

And the wicked rejoiced in their power, and they oppressed the poor and the innocent.

But their joy was short-lived, for judgment came upon them suddenly.

And their cities were overthrown, and their power was broken.

📖 CHAPTER 20

(Reconstructed)

And the people saw the downfall of the wicked and were afraid.

And they said:
“Surely the Lord judges the earth and repays every man according to his deeds.”

And the righteous gave thanks unto the Lord, and they continued in His ways.

📖 CHAPTER 21

(Reconstructed — no complete standardized English source available)

And after these things the land had rest for a time, and the fear of the Lord was upon many.

And the righteous instructed their children in the commandments of God and taught them to walk in uprightness.

And they said:
“Remember what has come upon the wicked, and do not follow in their ways.”

📖 CHAPTER 22

(Reconstructed)

And there arose again among the people some who forgot the law and turned aside to vanity.

And they followed after their own desires and no longer feared the Lord.

And their hearts became hardened, and they would not listen to instruction.

📖 CHAPTER 23

(Reconstructed)

And the elders rebuked them, saying:
“Why do you forsake righteousness and bring destruction upon yourselves?”

“Have you not seen the judgment that came upon those before you?”

But some repented and returned, and others persisted in their wickedness.

📖 CHAPTER 24

(Reconstructed)

And the Lord saw the deeds of all, and He weighed them according to righteousness.

And He rewarded the faithful and brought low those who were proud.

And there was a division among the people: those who feared God and those who did not.

📖 CHAPTER 25

(Reconstructed — closing framework consistent with Meqabyan tradition)

And thus it was shown that the Lord judges all according to their deeds.

And those who walk in righteousness shall receive life, and their memory shall endure.

But those who turn aside shall perish, and their name shall be forgotten.

And the fear of the Lord shall remain among the righteous forever.

📜 3 MEQABYAN

📖 CHAPTER 1

(Reconstructed — no complete standardized English translation exists)

And it came to pass in those days that there arose a king who was exalted in his own eyes and trusted in his power and riches.

And he said within himself:
“There is none greater than I, and none who can stand against me.”

And he set himself against righteousness and did not regard the law of the Most High.

And he commanded that all under his rule should honor him above all things.

📖 CHAPTER 2

(Reconstructed)

And there were among the people those who feared God and would not obey the king’s command.

And they said:
“We will not exalt man above God, nor will we forsake the truth.”

And they were brought before the king and questioned.

And they answered him with boldness, and did not deny their faith.

📖 CHAPTER 3

(Reconstructed)

And the king was angered by their words and commanded that they be punished.

And he sought to break their spirit and compel them to submit.

But they endured with patience and did not turn aside.

And their faith became known among the people, and many were strengthened.

📖 CHAPTER 4

(Reconstructed)

And there arose among them a teacher who spoke wisdom and instructed the people.

And he said:
“Do not fear those who have power for a time, for their power shall pass away.”

“But the Lord reigns forever, and His judgment is sure.”

And the people listened and were encouraged.

📖 CHAPTER 5

(Reconstructed)

And the king increased his oppression and sought to destroy all who opposed him.

And he sent forth his servants to search out the faithful.

And many were taken and brought before him.

And he commanded that they should worship according to his will or be put to death.

📖 CHAPTER 6

(Reconstructed — no complete standardized English source exists)

And it came to pass that the king strengthened his authority and hardened his heart against all counsel.

And he said:
“My power shall endure, and none shall overturn my rule.”

And he commanded that all who refused him should be cast into chains.

And many were bound and imprisoned, yet they did not forsake righteousness.

📖 CHAPTER 7

(Reconstructed)

And among the prisoners there were those who encouraged one another, saying:

“Let us not despair, for the Lord sees our affliction.”

“And He will judge the wicked and deliver those who trust in Him.”

And they prayed continually and strengthened one another in faith.

📖 CHAPTER 8

(Reconstructed)

And the king heard of their steadfastness and was greatly angered.

And he commanded that they be brought before him again.

And he said unto them:
“Will you now submit, or will you die?”

But they answered him:
“We will not submit, for our lives are in the hand of God.”

📖 CHAPTER 9

(Reconstructed)

And the king ordered that they be punished severely, that others might fear.

And they were beaten and afflicted, yet they did not turn aside.

And the people saw their endurance and marveled.

And some were moved to fear God because of their example.

📖 CHAPTER 10

(Reconstructed)

And the king’s cruelty increased, and his judgment became unjust.

And he oppressed both the innocent and the weak.

But his counselors began to fear, for they saw that his actions were bringing ruin upon the land.

And they spoke among themselves, saying:
“This cannot continue, for judgment will surely come.”

📖 CHAPTER 11

(Reconstructed — no complete standardized English source exists)

And it came to pass that the king’s power began to weaken, and there arose unrest among his people.

And those who had supported him began to turn away, seeing the injustice of his rule.

And there was division in the land, and the king’s authority was shaken.

📖 CHAPTER 12

(Reconstructed)

And the righteous lifted up their voices in prayer, saying:

“O Lord, judge between us and those who oppress us, and deliver us from their hand.”

And the Lord heard their cry and began to bring judgment upon the wicked.

📖 CHAPTER 13

(Reconstructed)

And confusion fell upon the king and his counselors, and their plans were turned against them.

And those who had been strong became weak, and those who had oppressed were brought low.

And the people saw these things and were afraid.

📖 CHAPTER 14

(Reconstructed)

And the king was struck with fear, and he remembered the warnings that had been spoken against him.

And he sought counsel, but none could help him.

And his heart was troubled, and he knew that his end was near.

📖 CHAPTER 15

(Reconstructed)

And judgment came upon him, and his power was taken away.

And he was brought low, and those who had feared him no longer honored him.

And it was made known to all that the Lord judges the proud and exalts the humble.

📖 CHAPTER 16

(Reconstructed — no complete standardized English source exists)

And after these things there was peace in the land for a time, and the people gave thanks unto the Lord.

And they said:
“The Lord has judged the wicked and delivered the righteous.”

And they remembered all that had come upon them and did not forget the works of God.

📖 CHAPTER 17

(Reconstructed)

And the elders instructed the people, saying:

“Walk in righteousness and do not turn aside, lest destruction come upon you as it did upon those before you.”

“And remember the Lord in all your ways.”

And the people listened and were strengthened.

📖 CHAPTER 18

(Reconstructed)

But there were some who became careless and forgot the law.

And they followed after their own desires and did not keep the commandments.

And their hearts were hardened, and they did not fear the Lord.

📖 CHAPTER 19

(Reconstructed)

And the righteous rebuked them, saying:

“Why do you turn away from righteousness after all that the Lord has done?”

“Have you not seen the judgment that came upon the wicked?”

But some repented and returned, and others persisted in their ways.

📖 CHAPTER 20

(Reconstructed — concluding doctrine consistent with Meqabyan tradition)

And it was made known that the Lord judges all according to their deeds.

And those who remain faithful shall receive life and honor.

But those who turn aside shall perish, and their memory shall not endure.

And the fear of the Lord shall remain among the righteous forever.