Last lesson: rule of the SeleucidsWho was Antiochus IV?Meddling with the priesthoodAmbition in EgyptRoman interventionZadokite revolt – Ezekiel 44:15; 40:46; 43:19; 48:19Antiochus’ revengeAbomination of desolationThis lessonMen of action: the MaccabeesRevolt against MenelausRevolt against SeleucidsEstablishment of Hasmonean DynastyPurification and rededication of the templeEnter RomeHerodian Dynasty emergesTaking action: MattathiasDaniel 11:28Priestly descent“New order” spreads to villagesOrdered by Seleucid officer to sacrifice to JupiterBy actions, started a revoltBecame known as Maccabees – “Hammer”Judas begins guerilla campaignLight, maneuverableUse of terrain to advantageAntiochus fails to take seriouslySends “practice” generals to get experienceUsers better generals on major campaignsMaccabees regain Jerusalem 165 BCPurified and rededicated templeNot enough kosher oil for menorahLeviticus 24:1Single day’s vial said to have lasted nine daysHasmonean woes not overAntiochus IV dies in Parthia in 164 BCDemetrius (rightful heir) hostage in RomeAntiochus V Eupator takes throne at age 9Maccabeans allow Menelaus to stayContinues as high priestRuns temple, Judea, and collects taxes for SyriaLysias rules Syria for Antiochus VReturns to Jerusalem in 163 BCExecutes MenelausAppoints Alcimus as high priestLearns of trouble in AntiochLysias makes hasty treatyGrants status under Antiochus IIIImmediately violates terms of treatyJudas Maccabees consolidates gainsInstitutes internal reformsMakes alliance with RomeTried to remove Alcimus from high priesthoodLysias returnsJudah and John killed in battles in 160 BCJonathon takes command of HasmoneansAlcimus still high priestDemetrius escapes RomeAccepted in Antioch as true kingHas Antiochus V and Lysias executedDoes not replace Alcimus when he dies in 159New general in townBacchides replaces LysiasRemembers previous three generalsMakes treaty with JonathonJonathon appointed high priest – 153 BCEnter Alexander BalasClaimed to be heir to the throneJonathon allied with himAlexander Balas winsHasmonean expansionEdomSamariaMoabGalileeTrouble in AntiochBattle for throneImpact on Judea
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