1 Maccabees 4:54

Look, at what time and what day the heathen had profaned it, even in that was it dedicated with songs, and citherns, and harps, and cymbals.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 4:54

Summary

Dedication mirrors date of prior profanation

Place

Temple in Jerusalem

Event

Dedication mirrors desecration date

Estimated Time Period

c. 165 BC