2 Maccabees 12:7

And when the town was shut up, he went backward, as if he would return to root out all them of the city of Joppa.

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 12:7

Summary

Judas strategically isolates city for elimination

Place

Joppa

Event

City siege and isolation

Estimated Time Period

c. 160 BC