143/142 BC
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Simon Thassi · Judean leader
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Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 3781–3789
Reference under review · 135/134 BC
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Look up Simon Thassi in the study works
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Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Simon Thassi →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Simon Thassi →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Simon Thassi →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Simon Thassi →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
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Events involving Simon Thassi · Judean leader
Creation year 3781143/142 BC
Simon becomes leader and high priest
Simon succeeds his brother and is confirmed as leader and high priest until a faithful prophet should arise.
1 Maccabees 13:8–16; 14:41 · historical record · KJV
“Simon succeeds his brother and is confirmed as leader and high priest until a faithful prophet should arise.”
1 Maccabees · historical source
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Judea’s independence is recognized
Demetrius II grants tax freedom, and the records begin to be dated in the first year of Simon around 142 BC.
1 Maccabees 13:36–42 · historical record · KJV
“Demetrius II grants tax freedom, and the records begin to be dated in the first year of Simon around 142 BC.”
1 Maccabees · historical source
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Simon is murdered at Dok
Simon and two of his sons are murdered by his son-in-law Ptolemy at Dok near Jericho in 134 BC.
1 Maccabees 16:14–17 · historical record · KJV
“Simon and two of his sons are murdered by his son-in-law Ptolemy at Dok near Jericho in 134 BC.”
1 Maccabees · historical source
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