1 Maccabees 1:30

And spake peaceable words unto them, but all was deceit: for when they had given him credence, he fell suddenly upon the city, and smote it very sore, and destroyed much people of Israel.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 1:30

Summary

Treacherous attack follows false diplomatic overture

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Deceptive assault destroys city

Estimated Time Period

c. 167 BC