Gaddis
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Gaddis was the eldest son of Mattathias and brother of Judas Maccabeus, recorded in 1 Maccabees 2:2 as one of the five sons of Mattathias who initiated the revolt.
What is the meaning of Gaddis in the Bible?
Gaddis was the eldest son of Mattathias and brother of Judas Maccabeus, recorded in 1 Maccabees 2:2 as one of the five sons of Mattathias who initiated the revolt.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Gaddis clarifies the familial structure of the Maccabean leadership, providing context for the succession of command from Mattathias to his sons during the Jewish uprising.
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