Capharsalama
LocationsGeographical Setting
Capharsalama is an unidentified settlement in the vicinity of Jerusalem associated with a military engagement during the Maccabean revolt.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
The site of an indecisive skirmish between Judas Maccabeus and Nicanor, where Nicanor lost 5,000 men and retreated to 'the city of David'. The location is uncertain but likely near Jerusalem.
What is the meaning of Capharsalama in the Bible?
The site of an indecisive skirmish between Judas Maccabeus and Nicanor, where Nicanor lost 5,000 men and retreated to 'the city of David'. The location is uncertain but likely near Jerusalem.
SIGNIFICANCE
This event marks a significant military defeat for the Syrian forces under Nicanor's command.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
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