Maccabean Revolt (jan 1, 168 BC – jan 1, 164 BC)
Description:
The Maccabees were a group of rebels who revolted against the Greek rule among the Jewish population. They controlled Jerusalem and dedicated themselves back to God rather than Zeus, and ruled until the Roman conquest of Israel.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 168 BC
jan 1, 164 BC
~ 4 years