1 Maccabees 7:8

Then the king chose Bacchides, a friend of the king, who ruled beyond the flood, and was a great man in the kingdom, and faithful to the king,

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 7:8

Summary

King appoints trusted commander Bacchides

Event

Appointing military commander

Estimated Time Period

c. 161 BC