Divrei Yosippon — Sefer Yosippon — Chapter 17: Early Days of Yehudah the Maqabi

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17:1

Yehudah the Maqabi gathers a smaller force against larger Seleucid armies.

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17:2

He teaches that victory does not depend only on numbers because earlier generations were delivered when they trusted Yahuah.

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17:3

Apollonius and Seron are defeated, weapons and supplies are taken, and Yehudah’s reputation spreads.

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17:4

The chapter introduces the repeated pattern of prayer, disciplined battle, and refusal to measure the outcome solely by imperial strength.

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