July 30, 2013 – 1 Maccabees 10:46 – 10:89

This is not the famous Cleopatra from the movies.  She was in relationships with Caesar and Mark Antony around the year 40BC. This is taking place around the year 150.  But it is likely that she is in the line of that Cleopatra, a great grandmother perhaps.

I had asked when both men had sent promises of peace to Jonoathon which he would choose.   He made the right decision in choosing the first and the eventual victory and being rewarded for his choice.

Another great battle, the Israelites coming out against a more numerous foe, then being surrounded, enduring the initial attacks, wearing out the opponent, and eventually achieving victory.  Jonathon has been doing quite a bit and becoming very praised by the Roman rulers.  I wonder who is seen as the greater leader, Judas or Jonathon.