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Mattathias
[ mat-uh-thahy-uhs ]
noun
- died 167? b.c., Jewish priest in Judea (father of Judas Maccabaeus).
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The leadership now devolved upon Simon, the last survivor of the sons of Mattathias.
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Mattathias was careful not to wage open war against the Syrians with his small band.
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Mattathias did not conceal from them that they would have to fight hard battles, but exhorted them to be ready to face death.
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The result was the glorious revolt of the Jews under Mattathias and his sons—the family of the Maccabees.
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In the midst of this cruel persecution a rebellion flamed up under the leadership of a certain brave old priest named Mattathias.
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