“In those days arose Mathathias, the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem, and he abode in the mountain of Modin:”
In those days arose Mattathias the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem, and dwelt in Modin.
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And he had five sons, Joannan, called Caddis:
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Simon; called Thassi:
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Judas, who was called Maccabeus:
1 Maccabees 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 Maccabees 2:1 say?
1 Maccabees 2:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “In those days arose Mattathias the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem, and dwelt in Modin.”
Where is 1 Maccabees 2:1 in the Bible?
1 Maccabees 2:1 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Maccabees, chapter 2, verse 1.
Who wrote 1 Maccabees?
1 Maccabees is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Jewish historian, likely tied to the Hasmonean court. Originally written in Hebrew (lost); preserved in Greek translation. A sober, restrained chronicle in the style of OT historical writing. It was written c. 100 BC.
What is the book of 1 Maccabees about?
1 Maccabees is the principal historical account of the Jewish revolt against Antiochus IV Epiphanes (167–134 BC). It tells of the priest Mattathias raising the standard of resistance, his son Judas "Maccabeus" winning improbable victories, the cleansing and rededication of the Temple (commemorated by Hanukkah), and the long careers of his brothers Jonathan and Simon. A defining story of faithful resistance under religious persecution.
What are the major themes of 1 Maccabees?
1 Maccabees explores themes including Faithfulness, Resistance, Temple, Covenant, Hanukkah. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Maccabees 2:1.
What translation should I read 1 Maccabees 2:1 in?
1 Maccabees 2:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Maccabees 2:1?
1 Maccabees 2:1 reads (KJVA): “In those days arose Mattathias the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem, and dwelt in Modin.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.