Battle of Beth Zur
164 BC battle between the Maccabees and the Seleucids / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Beth Zur was fought between the Maccabees led by Judas Maccabeus (Judah Maccabee) and a Seleucid Greek army led by Regent Lysias in October 164 BC at Beth Zur. According to the books of Maccabees, the rebels won the battle, although how significant this victory really was is disputed; it is possible the battle's result was inconclusive. Through a stroke of good fortune for the rebels, the days after the battle likely coincided with news of Seleucid King Antiochus IV Epiphanes's death reaching Judea; rather than continue the campaign, the Seleucid army and Lysias returned to the capital to handle the leadership transition. The Maccabees were able to capture Jerusalem soon after.
Battle of Beth Zur | |||||||
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Part of the Maccabean Revolt | |||||||
The Ruins of Beth Zur, early 20th century | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Maccabean rebels | Seleucid Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Judas Maccabeus | Lysias | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
10,000 | Unknown (see #Analysis) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown (see #Analysis) |