166 BC · AM 3839 · Intertestamental
Judas wins the battle near Emmaus
After gathering and praying at Mizpah, Judas surprised the Seleucid camp near Emmaus while Gorgias searched the hills for him. The victory broke a major expedition sent to crush the revolt.
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