Definitions for Mattathias

Mattathias Mat·ta·thi·as

Spelling: [mat-uh-thahy-uh s]
IPA: /ˌmæt əˈθaɪ əs/

Mattathias is a 10 letter English word.

You can make 202 anagrams from letters in Mattathias (aaahimsttt).

Definitions for Mattathias

noun

  1. died 167? b.c, Jewish priest in Judea (father of Judas Maccabaeus).

Examples for Mattathias

It is now customary to apply it only to the sons and descendants of Mattathias.

And Mattathias and his friends knew it, and they mourned over them exceedingly.

Mattathias, fired by religious zeal, fell upon the apostate and slew him on the spot.

But Mattathias, rallying those that remained, taught them to fight on the Sabbath, and at all times.

Simon now set out to examine into the affairs of his country, accompanied by his two sons, Judas and Mattathias.

In those days rose up Mattathias the priest, who dwelt at Modin.

In those days arose Mattathias, a priest of the sons of Joarib.

What did they demand of Mattathias, and what did they promise him?

The result was a heroic uprising led by Mattathias and his sons, who are called the Maccabees.

During this time, Mattathias who still remained concealed in the mountains, encouraged his brethren to remain firm in their cause.

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