“In the earlier passages, where the death of Mattathias is mentioned, it is found written that he died in the one hundred and forty-sixth year. In his place his son Judas arose and fought the battle of Israel. Likewise, in what follows it is written that Jonathan, after Judas his brother, took up the leadership. After…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 1 Maccabees
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23Now after the death of Judas the wicked began to put forth their heads in all the coasts of Israel, and there arose up all such as wrought iniquity.
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21How is the valiant man fallen, that delivered Israel!
22As for the other things concerning Judas and his wars, and the noble acts which he did, and his greatness, they are not written: for they were very many.
— 1 Maccabees 9:23 —
24In those days also was there a very great famine, by reason whereof the country revolted, and went with them.
25Then Bacchides chose the wicked men, and made them lords of the country.