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53 And since his son John had now reached manhood, he appointed him as commander of all the forces, with his residence in Gazara.[a]

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  1. 1 Maccabees 13:53 Simon, the lone remaining son of Mattathias, calls upon his son who has already shown himself courageous in previous military actions. This son is John Hyrcanus who will succeed his father (see 1 Mac 16:1-3).