#900 - 1 Maccabees 10:51-89 – Friend of the King

This episode is part 15 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) create a treaty of friendship, and Jonathan is made a friend of the king. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-friend-of-the-king/

#899 - 1 Maccabees 10:1-45 – Another Civil War

This episode is part 14 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter another son of Antiochus Epiphanes, comes back and starts another civil war. Jonathan and the Jews have to decide which side to support. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-another-civil-war/

#898 - 1 Maccabees 9 – End of War

This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode, we see the death of Judas, but we also get to the end of the war under his brothers Jonathan and Simon.

#897 - 1 Maccabees 8 – Alliance with Rome

This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas sends ambassadors to Rome to form an alliance with this rising, powerful country in the Mediterranean.

#896 - 1 Maccabees 7:26-50 – Campaign of Nicanor

This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. The new king sends official Nicanor to exterminate the Jews. It does not go well for Nicanor who loses his head.

#895 - 1 Maccabees 7:1-25 – New King

This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Rome starts to get involved in the conflict. They release Demetrius who comes back and claims the kingship. He appoints a new high priest who fails to take control of Judah.

#894 - 1 Maccabees 6:18-63 – Syria Attacks Again

This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Syria attacks again and things are looking poor for the Maccabees, until a civil war in Syria forces them to withdraw and return home.

#893 - 1 Maccabees 5:45-68,6:1-17 – Failures, The Death of a King

This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas has more success, but not everyone does. Antiochus Epiphanes, who started all the trouble, dies in a foreign land of disappointment. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-6-failures-death-of-a-king/

#892 - 1 Maccabees 5:1-44 – Rescue Missions

This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, word comes that the Jews in both Galilee and Gilead (now northern Jordan) are attacked and Judas sends out armies to rescue them. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-rescue-missions/

#891 - 1 Maccabees 4:36-61 – Hanukkah

This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, Judas and the army comes to the temple and find it a mess. They clean up and rededicate the temple. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-hanukkah/