1 Maccabees 7:9

And him he sent with that wicked Alcimus, whom he made high priest, and commanded that he should take vengeance of the children of Israel.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 7:9

Summary

Bacchides sent with priest to seek vengeance

Event

Dispatching vengeance mission

Estimated Time Period

c. 161 BC