Maccabaeus
[ mak-uh-bee-uhs ]
noun
Judas or Ju·dah [joo-duh], /ˈdʒu də/, "the Hammer", died c. 160 b.c., Judean patriot, one of the Maccabees: military leader 166–160 (son of Mattathias).
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How to use Maccabaeus in a sentence
Your companion of the journey hither–whom you even now accused–Philadelphus Maccabaeus.
The City of Delight | Elizabeth MillerIn later days the Edomites held it for a time, but Judas Maccabaeus recovered it.
The drama was called Judas Maccabaeus, in compliment to the Prince.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume III.(of III) 1574-84 | John Lothrop MotleyAnd his son Judas, who was called Maccabaeus, rose up in his stead.
The Bible Story | Rev. Newton Marshall HallThe gallant Maccabaeus, however, gained a great victory, and slew Nicanor himself.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume II | John Lord
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