1 Maccabees 1:51

In the selfsame manner wrote he to his whole kingdom, and appointed overseers over all the people, commanding the cities of Juda to sacrifice, city by city.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 1:51

Summary

Systematic enforcement mechanisms establish forced conformity

Place

Judea

Event

Overseers appointed to enforce sacrifices

Estimated Time Period

c. 167 BC