Oct 10, 2014 · Alexander Balas challenged Demetrius for the throne of Syria and offered Jonathan the high priesthood, which he accepted. Alexander became king ...

... (Balas), son of Antiochus Epiphanes) and in 13:31 ff (time of assassination ... (4) The book teaches that the age of inspiration is past, and that the ...

Apr 10, 2006 · Alexander Balas arrived in Syria in 152 to contend for the throne. He found in Jonathan an eager ally against the ruling power. So after his ...

ASMONEANS - as-mo-ne'-ans: A remarkable priestly family of Modin, in Judea, also called Hasmoneans or Maccabees. They belonged to that portion of the Jewish ...

Alexander Balas arrived in Syria in 152 to contend for the throne. He found ... Book VIII, chapter 11. Josephus, Antiquities, 15.10.4 [371,2].

Apr 17, 2006 · Milik focuses on two important facts about the wicked priest: 1) he rebuilt Jerusalem, and 2) he died in torment in captivity. Jonathan (160-142) ...

... Balas gave him the priesthood in 152. ... And because these were harvest celebrations, they were natural times for the farmers to rejoice--the work was over for ...

Alexander Balas challenged Demetrius for the throne of Syria and ... For, though his book has strong links with other New Testament books, his is ...

Alexander Balas 150-145; Demetrius II (Nicator) 145-139/8; Antiochus VI ... (4) Antiochus IV — 175-163 B.C. “Epiphanes” (brother of Seleucus IV) ...

Comp. 2 Macc. 4:21. Antiochus Epiphanes seems to have made the claim a pretext for invading Egypt. The generals of Ptolemy were defeated near Pelusium, probably ...