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Maccabeus, Judas
Born: 1 BC
Died: 161 BC.
Nationality: Unknown
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Died: 161 BC.
Nationality: Unknown
Categories: None
Jewish general and patriot
led resistance to Syria
rededicated Temple of Jerusalem
killed opposing Bacchides
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Judah Who Always Said "No!" by Harriet K. Feder (Hardcover - Oct 7, 1990) "No," said Judah Maccabee, when the Syrian king wanted him to change his name. "No," he said again, when ordered to pray to strange gods. Judah's defiance helped the Maccabees to victory. Only after...  |
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