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Mattathias

Mattathias

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Mattathias was a Jewish priest and the father of the Maccabean leaders, who initiated the revolt against the Seleucid Empire, leading to the rededication of the Temple.

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Born
-0079-01-0
Died
-0036-01-0
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Family

Parents
Amos (father)

Children
Joseph