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Simon, from Guillaume Rouillé 's Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum Hasmonean Kingdom under Simon Maccabaeus situation in 143 BCE area conquered Simon Maccabeus also referred to as Simon Thassi (died 135 BCE) was the second son of Mattathias and thus a member of the Hasmonean family. The name "Thassi" has an uncertain meaning ("the Director", "the Guide", "the Man of Counsel", and "the Zealous" are all possible meanings of the term ) He took a prominent part in the Jewish revolt against the Seleucid Empire led by his brothers, Judas Maccabaeus and Jonathan Maccabaeus . The successes of the Jews rendered it expedient for the pretenders to the throne of Syria to show them special favor, and therefore Antiochus VI. appointed Simon strategus, or military commander, of the coast region from the Ladder of Tyre to Egypt. As strategus Simon conquered the cities of Beth-zur and Joppa, garrisoning them with Jewish troops, and built the fortress of Adida in the plain After the capture of Jonathan, Simon was elected leader by the people, assembled at Jerusalem; he at once completed the fortification of the capital, and made Joppa secure by expelling its Gentile inhabitants and filling it with Jews (I Macc. xiii. 8, 10, 11; "Ant." xiii. 6, § 4). At Hadid he blocked the advance of the treacherous Trypho, who was attempting to enter the country and seize the throne of Syria. Since Trypho could gain nothing by force, he demanded a ransom for Jonathan and the surrender of Jonathan's sons as hostages. Although Simon was fully aware that Trypho would deceive him, he acceded to both demands, so that the people might see that he had done everything possible for his brother. Jonathan was nevertheless treacherously assassinated, and the hostages were not returned. Simon thus became the sole leader of the people. As the opponent of Trypho, Simon had every reason to side with Demetrius II., to whom he sent a deputation requesting freedom from taxation for the country. The fact that his request was granted implied the recognition of the political independence of Judea. He became the first prince of the Hebrew Hasmonean Dynasty . He reigned from 142 to 135 BCE. The Hasmonean Dynasty was founded by a resolution, adopted in 141 BCE, at a large assembly "of the priests and the people and of the elders of the land, to the effect that Simon should be their leader and high priest forever, until there should arise a faithful prophet" ( 1 Maccabees 14:41). Recognition of the new dynasty by the Roman Republic was accorded by the Senate about 139 BCE, when the delegation of Simon was in Rome . Simon made the Jewish people semi-independent of the Seleucid Empire . In February 135 BCE, he was assassinated at the instigation of his son-in-law Ptolemy, son of Abubus .¹

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Simon Maccabaeus (died 135 BCE ) was a member of the Maccabees family. He took part in the Jewish revolt led by his brother, Judas Maccabaeus and the first king of the Hebrew Hasmonean Dynasty . He reigned from 142 to 134 BC. The Hasmonean Dynasty was founded by a resolution, adopted in 141 BCE , at a large assembly "of the priests and the people and of the elders of the land, to the effect that Simon should be their leader and high priest forever, until there should arise a faithful prophet" (I Macc. xiv. 41). Recognition of the new dynasty by the Romans was accorded by the Senate about 139 BC , when the delegation of Simon was in Rome. Simon made the Jewish people semi-independent of the Seleucid Greeks. In February 135 BC , he was assassinated at the instigation of his son-in-law Ptolemy. Simon was followed by his third son, John Hyrcanus , whose two elder brothers, Mattathias and Judah, had been murdered, together with their father.

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Simon From "Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum " Hasmonean Kingdom under Simon Maccabaeus situation in 143 BC area conquered Simon Thassi (died 135 BC) was the second son of Mattathias and thus a member of the Hasmonean family. The name "Thassi" has an uncertain meaning ("the Director", "the Guide", "the Man of Counsel", and "the Zealous" are all possible meanings of the term ) He took part in the Jewish revolt against the Seleucid Empire led by his brothers, Judas Maccabaeus and Jonathan Maccabaeus . He became the first prince of the Hebrew Hasmonean Dynasty . He reigned from 142 to 135 BC. The Hasmonean Dynasty was founded by a resolution, adopted in 141 BC, at a large assembly "of the priests and the people and of the elders of the land, to the effect that Simon should be their leader and high priest forever, until there should arise a faithful prophet" ( 1 Maccabees xiv. 41). Recognition of the new dynasty by the Roman Republic was accorded by the Senate about 139 BC, when the delegation of Simon was in Rome . Simon made the Jewish people semi-independent of the Seleucid Empire . In February 135 BC, he was assassinated at the instigation of his son-in-law Ptolemy, son of Abubus .

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Simon Thassi ( Šiməōn HaṮasī ; died 135 BCE) was the second son of Mattathias and thus a member of the Hasmonean family. The name "Thassi" has a connotation of "the Wise", a title that can also mean "the Director", "the Guide", "the Man of Counsel", and "the Zealous".

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High Priest of Israel, founder of the Hasmonean dynasty Simon Thassi ( Šīməʿōn haTassī ; died 135 bc ) was the second son of Mattathias and thus a member of the Hasmonean family.

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High Priest of Israel, founder of the Hasmonean dynasty Simon Thassi ( Hebrew : שִׁמְעוֹן הַתַּסִּי ‎ Šīməʿōn haTassī ; died 135 bc ) was the second son of Mattathias and thus a member of the Hasmonean family.

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