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The Hasmonean Dynasty (Hebrew: חַשְׁמוֹנַּאִים) was a Jewish ruling dynasty of Judea and surrounding regions during classical antiquity. The dynasty was established under the leadership of Simon Thassi, two decades after his brother Judas Maccabeus defeated the Seleucid army during the Maccabean Revolt. In 63 BCE, the kingdom was invaded by the Roman Republic, broken up and set up as a Roman client state. The dynasty had survived for 103 years before yielding to the Herodian dynasty in 37 BCE. Hasmonean Dynasty, Jewish Bible, Punic Wars, Middle Eastern Culture, Roman Republic, Classical Antiquity, Audio Bible, Carthage, Sardinia

The Hasmonean Dynasty (Hebrew: חַשְׁמוֹנַּאִים) was a Jewish ruling dynasty of Judea and surrounding regions during classical antiquity. The dynasty was established under the leadership of Simon Thassi, two decades after his brother Judas Maccabeus defeated the Seleucid army during the Maccabean Revolt. In 63 BCE, the kingdom was invaded by the Roman Republic, broken up and set up as a Roman client state. The dynasty had survived for 103 years before yielding to the Herodian dynasty in 37…

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The Jewish commanders (in Hebrew: סרן, Seren) of the Hasmonean Dynasty Army were elite nobles or members of the Royal Family, or veterans and ordinary soldiers who received the honor through their service or for having accomplished a great feat in battle. Its breastplate was composed of scales and a steel breastplate, a bronze helmet adorned with plumes and antelope horns. Commanders responded both to the Warlord (in Hebrew: אלוף, Aluf) and to the Hasmonean King-High Priest. Hasmonean Dynasty, Antelope Horns, History Infographic, Jewish History, High Priest, Mesopotamia, The Royal Family, Ancient History, The Mediterranean

The Jewish commanders (in Hebrew: סרן, Seren) of the Hasmonean Dynasty Army were elite nobles or members of the Royal Family, or veterans and ordinary soldiers who received the honor through their service or for having accomplished a great feat in battle. Its breastplate was composed of scales and a steel breastplate, a bronze helmet adorned with plumes and antelope horns. Commanders responded both to the Warlord (in Hebrew: אלוף, Aluf) and to the Hasmonean King-High Priest.

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Salome Alexandra (Hebrew: שְׁלוֹמְצִיּוֹן אלכסנדרה) was daughter of Rabbi Shetach, wife of Aristobulus I and afterward of Alexander Jannaeus. Jannaeus appointed her as successor to the Throne and shortly afterwards passed away. The Sanhedrin crowned her Queen of Israel, and she named her sons Hyrcanus II as High Priest and Aristobulus II as Supreme Commander. She created schools, hospitals and water tanks. She died in her sleep without leaving a presumed heir, causing a civil war for succession. Hasmonean Dynasty, Cool Pictures For Wallpaper, High Priest, Ancient World, The Throne, The Soil, Wheat, Character Inspiration, Rome

Salome Alexandra (Hebrew: שְׁלוֹמְצִיּוֹן אלכסנדרה) was daughter of Rabbi Shetach, wife of Aristobulus I and afterward of Alexander Jannaeus. Jannaeus appointed her as successor to the Throne and shortly afterwards passed away. The Sanhedrin crowned her Queen of Israel, and she named her sons Hyrcanus II as High Priest and Aristobulus II as Supreme Commander. She created schools, hospitals and water tanks. She died in her sleep without leaving a presumed heir, causing a civil war for…

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