1 Maccabees 5:9

Then the heathen that were at Galaad assembled themselves together against the Israelites that were in their quarters, to destroy them; but they fled to the fortress of Dathema.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 5:9

Summary

Besieged Jews flee to fortified sanctuary

Place

Gilead, Dathema

Event

Retreat to fortress

Estimated Time Period

c. 164 BC