Quiz On 1 Maccabees

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1. Why does it seem that Judas would win his battles, even when ridiculously outnumbered? Pick the best answer.

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For example, see 1 Mac 4:6-14.

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In Jewish history, the Maccabees were the group of rebel warriors that took control of Judea, and founded the Hasmonenan dynasty. They reasserted the Jewish religion and expanded... see morethe boundaries of Judea by conquest. What do you know about them? see less

2. With what animal does Antiochus then send his general Lysias out against Judas?

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1 Mac 3:32:34

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3. How did the king's officers manage to kill some of the first group that went out to the wilderness?

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1 Mac 2:32-38 For this reason, the Jews henceforth decided that if they were attacked on the Sabbath, they would fight; otherwise they would all be wiped out.

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4. Mattathias was:

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1 Mac 2:1

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5. Why did Mattathias and his sons tear their garments?

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1 Mac 2:6-14

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6. Which ruler, who oppressed the Jewish people, was called a "sinful root"?

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1 Mac 1:10

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7. Which of Mattathias' sons are put in charge of the army?

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1 Mac 3:1

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8. What nation did Judas hear of, respect, and wish to make a treaty of alliance with?

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1 Mac 8:1; 17

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9. When Judas dies in battle against Bacchides and Alcimus, which of the brothers do the people make their new leader?

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1 Mac 9:28-31

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10. After Judas defeats Georgias, and then wins agains Lysias again in Chapter 4, why did they then rend their clothes, mourn, sprinkle themselves with ashes and fall face down on the ground?

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1 Mac 4:37-40

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11. What Jewish feast celebrates the purification and rededication of the temple?

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1 Mac 4:59 - The name Hanukkah is not used here, but Judas institutes that every year for eight days, the feast of rededication shall be celebrated, beginning with the twenty-fifth day of the month of Chislev.

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12. When Apollonius met Judas in battle in chapter 3, what happens?

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1 Mac 3:10-12

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13. What does the name "Maccabeus" mean?

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The name "Maccabeus" means "hammer". This is derived from the Hebrew word "makab" which means "hammer". The name is associated with strength and power, as a hammer is a tool used for pounding and breaking things. It can also symbolize the ability to overcome obstacles and achieve victory, as a hammer can be used to forge and shape metal.

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14. Who killed Simon and two of his sons and servants, and how did he kill him?

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1 Mac 16:11-12; 15-17

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15. Which of the Maccabean brothers dies killing an elephant from underneath in battle?

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1 Mac 6:43-46

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16. At the end of chapter 6, Lysias removes himself peacefully and withdraws.  The Jews rejoice over this temporary victory.

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1 Mac 6: 57-62. Actually, Lysias said that he would peacefully go, but then broke his oath and took the city by force.

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17. After the Kings of Egypt and Syria vie with one another in buying Jonathan's loyalty, how does Jonathan finally meet his end?

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1 Mac 12:42-48

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18. In Chapter 7, which gentile ruler/army commander mocked, spoke arrogantly and swore an oath in anger at the Jewish people, as they showed him the sacrifice that they were making for the king?

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1 Mac 7:33-38. The people prayed that God would take vengeance on this man for his blasphemy. His army was crushed shortly after and he himself fell in battle.

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19. What other circumstances made Mattathias and his sons rebel and go into the wilderness? 

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1 Mac 1:41-50; 1 Mac 1:54-61

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20. What do you take as the main reasons for some of the defeats of Judas and his brothers in their noble struggle for religious freedom?

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The main reasons for some of the defeats of Judas and his brothers in their noble struggle for religious freedom were lack of prayer, making pacts with the Gentiles, pride, and naivete. They did not seek guidance and strength from God through prayer, which weakened their efforts. Making alliances with the Gentiles compromised their cause and divided their focus. Their pride led to arrogance and overconfidence, causing them to underestimate their enemies. Lastly, their naivete made them vulnerable to manipulation and deceit. These factors combined contributed to their defeats in battle.

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Why does it seem that Judas would win his battles, even when...
With what animal does Antiochus then send his general Lysias out...
How did the king's officers manage to kill some of the first group...
Mattathias was:
Why did Mattathias and his sons tear their garments?
Which ruler, who oppressed the Jewish people, was called a...
Which of Mattathias' sons are put in charge of the army?
What nation did Judas hear of, respect, and wish to make a treaty of...
When Judas dies in battle against Bacchides and Alcimus, which of the...
After Judas defeats Georgias, and then wins agains Lysias again in...
What Jewish feast celebrates the purification and rededication of the...
When Apollonius met Judas in battle in chapter 3, what happens?
What does the name "Maccabeus" mean?
Who killed Simon and two of his sons and servants, and how did he kill...
Which of the Maccabean brothers dies killing an elephant from...
At the end of chapter 6, Lysias removes himself peacefully and...
After the Kings of Egypt and Syria vie with one another in buying...
In Chapter 7, which gentile ruler/army commander mocked, spoke...
What other circumstances made Mattathias and his sons rebel and go...
What do you take as the main reasons for some of the defeats of Judas...
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