1 Maccabees 1:59

Now the five and twentieth day of the month they did sacrifice upon the idol altar, which was upon the altar of God.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 1:59

Summary

Pagan sacrifice profanes holy altar

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Idol worship replaces temple sacrifice

Estimated Time Period

c. 165 BC