Acra
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The Akra was a Hellenistic citadel constructed by Antiochus IV Epiphanes in Jerusalem to maintain Seleucid control over the city.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
The Akra was a fortified citadel built by Antiochus IV Epiphanes in Jerusalem, serving as a military stronghold for Seleucid forces during the Maccabean Revolt.
What is the meaning of Acra in the Bible?
The Akra was a fortified citadel built by Antiochus IV Epiphanes in Jerusalem, serving as a military stronghold for Seleucid forces during the Maccabean Revolt.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the Akra clarifies the political and military tensions described in 1 Maccabees, illustrating how Seleucid occupation of the city fueled the Jewish resistance and the eventual rededication of the Temple.
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