2 Maccabees 6:11

And others, that had run together into caves near by, to keep the sabbath day secretly, being discovered by Philip, were all burnt together, because they made a conscience to help themselves for the honour of the most sacred day.

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 6:11

Summary

Cave dwellers burned for secret Sabbath observance

Place

Caves, Judea

Event

Sabbath observers burned to death

Estimated Time Period

c. 167 BC