Maccabaeus

[ mak-uh-bee-uhs ]

noun

1. Judas or Ju·dah [joo, -d, uh], the Hammer, died c. 160 b.c., Judean patriot, one of the Maccabees: military leader 166–160 (son of Mattathias).

Example Sentences

Your companion of the journey hither–whom you even now accused–Philadelphus Maccabaeus.

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In later days the Edomites held it for a time, but Judas Maccabaeus recovered it.

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The drama was called Judas Maccabaeus, in compliment to the Prince.

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And his son Judas, who was called Maccabaeus, rose up in his stead.

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The gallant Maccabaeus, however, gained a great victory, and slew Nicanor himself.

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