2 Maccabees 6:8

Moreover there went out a decree to the neighbour cities of the heathen, by the suggestion of Ptolemee, against the Jews, that they should observe the same fashions, and be partakers of their sacrifices:

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 6:8

Summary

Neighboring regions ordered to persecute Jews

Place

Neighboring cities

Event

Regional persecution edict issued

Estimated Time Period

c. 167 BC