Jonathan Apphus (jan 1, 190 BC – jan 1, 142 BC)
Description:
Brother of Judas Maccabeus.-took over after Judas Maccabeus died in battle (160 BC)
-accepted the office of high priest in 152 BC (against Scripture)
-Some think this led to the Qumran community's decided exodus to the Dead Sea
-Captured by Trypho and executed in 142 BC
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Date:
jan 1, 190 BC
jan 1, 142 BC
~ 48 years