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Day 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024)

2024/10/20
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Chapters

Simon takes command and fortifies Jerusalem, leading to the establishment of a new independent nation of Israel in Judah. He negotiates with Demetrius for relief and secures favorable terms, marking the removal of the yoke of the Gentiles from Israel.
  • Simon fortifies Jerusalem and builds up strongholds.
  • He negotiates with Demetrius for relief from Trypho's plundering.
  • The yoke of the Gentiles is removed from Israel in the 170th year.

Shownotes Transcript

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21.

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