135/134 BC
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John Hyrcanus I · Judea
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Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 3789–3819
Reference under review · 105/104 BC
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Look up John Hyrcanus I in the study works
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Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find John Hyrcanus I →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find John Hyrcanus I →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find John Hyrcanus I →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
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Events involving John Hyrcanus I · Judea
Creation year 3789135/134 BC
John Hyrcanus succeeds Simon
John Hyrcanus escapes the plot against his family and succeeds his father as high priest and ruler.
1 Maccabees 16:19–24 · historical record · KJV
“John Hyrcanus escapes the plot against his family and succeeds his father as high priest and ruler.”
1 Maccabees · historical source
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Read the linked source ↗Creation year 3815109/108 BC
John Hyrcanus destroys Samaria
John Hyrcanus expands Hasmonean territory and destroys Samaria after a prolonged siege around 108 BC.
Josephus, Antiquities 13 · historical record · KJV
“John Hyrcanus expands Hasmonean territory and destroys Samaria after a prolonged siege around 108 BC.”
Josephus · Antiquities 13
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