This episode is part 18 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Simon takes over, Jonathan dies, but we finally see the people of Judah get their independence.

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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