Judas ordered a new feast of dedication, or "Hanukkah", to be celebrated for eight days. Simon, the brother of Judas, became the new leader of the revolt when Judas took on the office of high priest. Judas later died in battle. His descendants ruled until Herod the Great was recognized as king by the Roman Empire.
Judas, or "Judah" Maccabee succeeded his father Mattathias in the rule of Israel. He was both a warrior and priest. Maccabee was a nickname that meant "the Hammer". Maccabee, along with his brother, led years of intense guerilla warfare against the Seculids. Judas recovered the Temple three years after it had been seized by Antiochus. The purified the Temple of all pagan idols and idolatry.
Judas ordered a new feast of dedication, or "Hanukkah", to be celebrated for eight days. Simon, the brother of Judas, became the new leader of the revolt when Judas took on the office of high priest. Judas later died in battle. His descendants ruled until Herod the Great was recognized as king by the Roman Empire. |
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