1 Maccabees 9:53

Besides, he took the chief men's sons in the country for hostages, and put them into the tower at Jerusalem to be kept.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 9:53

Summary

Local leaders' children taken as hostages for leverage

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Hostage taking for control

Estimated Time Period

c. 160-150 BC