52-54. The 25th day of the ninth month, the month of Kislev, in the year 148 was the anniversary of the day the Gentiles had desecrated the altar. On that day a sacrifice was offered on the new altar in accordance with the Law of Moses. The new altar was dedicated and hymns were sung to the accompaniment of harps, lutes, and cymbals.
55. All the people bowed down with their faces to the ground and worshipped and praised the Lord for giving them victory.
56. For eight days they celebrated the rededication of the altar. With great joy they brought burnt offerings and offered fellowship offerings and thankofferings.