Asaramel
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Asaramel is a toponym mentioned in 1 Maccabees 14:28, likely denoting a fortified city or stronghold associated with Simon Maccabaeus.
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A place name of uncertain etymology found in 1 Maccabees 14:28, identified as a location where Simon the high priest resided or held authority.
What is the meaning of Asaramel in the Bible?
A place name of uncertain etymology found in 1 Maccabees 14:28, identified as a location where Simon the high priest resided or held authority.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Asaramel helps clarify the geographical extent of Simon Maccabaeus's political and military control during the consolidation of Hasmonean power.
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