Battle of Adasa

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Battle of Adasa
Part of Maccabean Revolt
Date 161 BC Location Adasa Result Jewish victory
Belligerents
Jewish rebels	Seleucid Empire
Commanders
Judas Maccabeus	Nicanor

The Battle of Adasa was fought in 13th of the month Adar, 161 BC at Adasa (Hebrew:חדשה), near Beth-horon, between the Maccabees of Judas Maccabeus and the Seleucid Army, whose army was led by Nicanor. Maccabeus won this battle, while Nicanor was killed. For a few years this day was celebrated as the "Day of Nicanor" (13th of Adar) to commemorate this victory. Despite the victory, within less than a year Judas was defeated and killed fighting the Seleucids at Elasa.

v • d • e Maccabean Revolt Wadi Haramia – Beth Horon – Emmaus – Beth Zur – Beth Zechariah – Adasa – Dathema – Elasa