Battle of Beth Horon

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Battle of Beth Horon
Part of Maccabean Revolt
Date 166 BC Location Beth-horon, pass of Beit Horon Result Jewish victory
Belligerents
Jewish rebels	Seleucid army
Commanders
Judas Maccabeus	Seron
Strength
1000 men	4000 men
Casualties and losses
Unknown	800

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

The Battle of Beth Horon was fought in 166 BC between Jewish forces led by Judas Maccabaeus and a Seleucid Empire force under the command of Seron.

Maccabaeus gained the element of surprise and successfully routed the much larger Syrian Greek army. Another force was soon sent against Maccabaeus, which led to the Battle of Emmaus.

[edit] See also

• Battle of Beth Horon (66), part of the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 AD).