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Maccabean Heroes

Biblical Zeal, revolution, priestly authority c. 200–166 BCE; died 166 BCE; textual attestation in 1 Maccabees 2 Modi'in, Judea (hometown — near modern Modiin, Israel); the Judean hill country (rebellion base)
Portrait of Maccabean Heroes
Portrait of Maccabean Heroes
Rank Priest / Revolutionary
Domain Zeal, revolution, priestly authority
Period c. 200–166 BCE; died 166 BCE; textual attestation in 1 Maccabees 2
Alignment Holy
Power RARE 61

Attributes

ATK
60
DEF
40
SPR
82
SPD
45
INT
70
CHA
61
WIS
68
END
60

Combat Profile

ATK DEF SPR SPD INT CHA WIS END
Special Move

Zealous Uprising

Unleash divine wrath against apostasy and foreign rule, gaining increased power when fighting against cultural desecration or foreign occupation.

Passive

Priestly Authority

Commands respect and inspires followers through righteous conviction, bolstering allies' resolve and granting resistance to profane influences.

Weakness

Old age (died shortly after starting the revolt)

His nickname “Maccabeus” likely means “The Hammer.” Some derive it from the Hebrew acronym: Mi Kamocha Ba’elim Adonai — “Who is like You among the gods, O Lord?” (Exodus 15:11) — the same root as Michael’s name.

His last words to his sons: “Be zealous for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of our ancestors” (1 Macc 2:50).

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Primary Source

1 Maccabees 2

c. 200–166 BCE; died 166 BCE; textual attestation in 1 Maccabees 2 — See in timeline
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