1 Maccabees 1:63

Wherefore the rather to die, that they might not be defiled with meats, and that they might not profane the holy covenant: so then they died.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 1:63

Summary

Martyrs choose death over defilement

Place

Israel

Event

Faithful endure death rather than apostasy

Estimated Time Period

c. 165 BC