How to Use Maccabees in a Sentence

Maccabees

plural noun
  • But the more historic recounting of the Hanukkah story is told in the Book of Maccabees.
    — TIME, 2023-12-11
  • The Maccabees were led by Judah and rededicated the temple to their god.
    — Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 2024-12-03
  • The Jewish festival celebrates the revolt of the Maccabees against Greek rule.
    — Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 2023-12-16
  • After the Maccabees recaptured ancient Jerusalem, the lamp in the temple only had enough oil for one night, yet miraculously burned for eight nights.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 2023-11-22
  • Their victory is documented in the First and Second Book of Maccabees.
    — Leah Silverman, Town & Country, 2022-12-15
  • In response, the Maccabees rebelled and fought for their ability to maintain their traditions and unique religious identity, as well as to reclaim their sacred spaces.
    — Gail Swedroe, Austin American-Statesman, 2024-12-19
  • Remembering and sharing the story of the courageous Maccabees and the Temple of Jerusalem where oil burned for eight long nights, this book is the perfect way for kids to learn and appreciate the importance of the holiday.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2024-12-21
  • Hanukkah is taken from the books of the First and Second Maccabees about the story of the olive oil that would last only one day, lasted miraculously, eight days is described in the Talmud, written 600 years after the event.
    — The Rev. Ellin Dize, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 2020-12-19

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