2 Maccabees 1:13

For when the leader was come into Persia, and the army with him that seemed invincible, they were slain in the temple of Nanea by the deceit of Nanea's priests.

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 1:13

Summary

Military leader defeated through deceptive priest

Place

Temple of Nanea, Persia

Event

Antiochus defeated by deception

Estimated Time Period

2nd century BC