1 Maccabees 2:1

In those days arose Mattathias the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem, and dwelt in Modin.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 2:1

Summary

Priest Mattathias emerges as leader

Place

Jerusalem, Modin

Event

Priest introduced with family line

Estimated Time Period

c. 165 BC