161/160 BC
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Jonathan Apphus · Judean leader
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Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 3763–3781
Reference under review · 143/142 BC
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Look up Jonathan Apphus in the study works
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Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Jonathan Apphus →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Jonathan Apphus →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Jonathan Apphus →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
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Events involving Jonathan Apphus · Judean leader
Creation year 3763161/160 BC
Jonathan succeeds Judas
After Judas’s death, the resistance chooses his brother Jonathan as leader.
1 Maccabees 9:28–31 · historical record · KJV
“After Judas’s death, the resistance chooses his brother Jonathan as leader.”
1 Maccabees · historical source
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Read the linked source ↗Creation year 3771153/152 BC
Alexander Balas appoints Jonathan high priest
During the rival Seleucid claims, Alexander Balas appoints Jonathan high priest around 152 BC.
1 Maccabees 10:15–21 · historical record · KJV
“During the rival Seleucid claims, Alexander Balas appoints Jonathan high priest around 152 BC.”
1 Maccabees · historical source
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Read the linked source ↗Creation year 3781143/142 BC
Jonathan is captured and killed
Tryphon captures Jonathan by deceit and later has him killed around 143/142 BC.
1 Maccabees 12:39–53; 13:23 · historical record · KJV
“Tryphon captures Jonathan by deceit and later has him killed around 143/142 BC.”
1 Maccabees · historical source
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