This episode is part 16 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) invades the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and defeats it. We see Jonathan's skills at diplomacy.

Want to dive deeper into Scripture? Every Thursday, Chris Christensen investigates a passage of Scripture and helps us see how to apply it to our lives.

<p>Want to dive deeper into Scripture? Every Thursday, Chris Christensen investigates a passage of Scripture and helps us see how to apply it to our lives.</p>

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