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Jonathan Maccabeus

Jewish general
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Also called:
Apphus
Maccabeus also spelled:
Maccabaeus
Died:
143/142 bce
House / Dynasty:
Maccabees
Notable Family Members:
father Mattathias
brother Judas Maccabeus
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Jonathan Maccabeus (died 143/142 bce) was a Jewish general, a son of the priest Mattathias, who took over the leadership of the Maccabean revolt after the death of his elder brother Judas. A brilliant diplomat, if not quite so good a soldier as his elder brother, Jonathan refused all compromise with the superior Seleucid forces, taking advantage of their internal troubles to free Judaea again from external rule. However, he was lured into a trap and killed; he was then succeeded as leader of the revolt by his youngest brother, Simon.

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