Background Hasmonean Civil War



hasmonean kingdom under salome alexandra


the hasmonean dynasty had been established after maccabean revolt , had gained independence seleucid empire, after become powerful regional kingdom. kingdom reached greatest extent during reigns of alexander jannaeus , salome alexandra, had 2 sons, hyrcanus , aristobulus. hyrcanus, elder son, not popular people , sided saducees while younger brother aristobulus ambitious , popular , tended side pharisees. reason aristobulus began making connections military officials , owners of bastions during mother s lifetime.







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