Judas Maccabeus Rises After Mattathias Dies

The Book of Maccabees I 3:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Then his son Judas, called Maccabeus, rose up in his stead.

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Prophecy Chanukah Adam Eve Rebellion War

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