Hasmoneans החשמונאים
Dynasty descended from the Maccabees. They ruled Judea as high priests and later kings from about 140 BCE until Herodtook the throne in 37 BCE.Continue ▸
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- The book Israel NOWlej by Richard J. Koret, glossary, page 186.