Battle of the Ascent of Lebonah

Quand

167 av. J.-C.

Type

Bataille

Coordonnées

32.05° N, 35.24° E

Description

167 or 166 BCE battle of the Maccabean Revolt

Battle of the Maccabean Revolt

The Battle of the Ascent of Lebonah or Battle with Apollonius was the first battle fought between the Maccabees and the Seleucid Empire in 167 or 166 BCE. The Jewish forces were led by Judas Maccabeus and the Seleucid army force was under the command of Apollonius, described by Josephus as "the strategos (general) of the Samaritan forces".

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