1 Maccabees 9:50

Afterward returned Bacchides to Jerusalem and repaired the strong cites in Judea; the fort in Jericho, and Emmaus, and Bethhoron, and Bethel, and Thamnatha, Pharathoni, and Taphon, these did he strengthen with high walls, with gates and with bars.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 9:50

Summary

Defeated commander returns to fortify multiple strategic cities

Place

Judea

Event

Fortification of multiple cities

Estimated Time Period

c. 160-150 BC