So Judah Maccabee gathered a small band of believers to fight this oppression, and against all odds, they prevailed.

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It was then that a small band of believers, led by Judah Maccabee, rose up to take back their city and free their people.

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"Casting him as a director or star of Judah Maccabee is like casting Bernie Madoff to be the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, " Hier said at the time.

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