The Maccabean Revolt
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Origin
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Aged priest Matthias resists at Modin
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He & sons flee to wilderness to resist
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Judah the Maccabee (166-160)
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Succeeds father
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His nickname ÒHammererÓ
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Successful series of battles
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Jonathan (to 142) & Simon (to 134)
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Seleucids weak; Maccs grow by diplomacy
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Both murdered, but start dynasty