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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Bacenor</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/b/bacenor.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/1-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/b/bacenor.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Bacenor</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/b/bacchus.htm" title="Bacchus">◄</a> Bacenor <a href="/topical/b/bachrite.htm" title="Bachrite">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Bacenor is a figure mentioned in the context of the Maccabean Revolt, a significant period in Jewish history that is detailed in the deuterocanonical books of the Bible, specifically in the books of 1 and 2 Maccabees. While Bacenor is not directly mentioned in the canonical books of the Protestant Bible, his role is significant in the historical and religious narrative of the Jewish resistance against Hellenistic influence and oppression.<br><br><b>Historical Context</b><br><br>The Maccabean Revolt (circa 167-160 BC) was a Jewish rebellion against the Seleucid Empire and the imposition of Hellenistic culture and religion upon the Jewish people. This period is marked by the leadership of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers, who led the Jewish people in a series of battles to reclaim their religious freedom and rededicate the Temple in Jerusalem.<br><br><b>Role and Significance</b><br><br>Bacenor is identified as one of the Jewish leaders who played a role in the military campaigns during the Maccabean Revolt. His contributions are noted in the context of the various battles and strategic maneuvers that were crucial to the success of the Jewish forces against their oppressors. The historical accounts of Bacenor's involvement highlight the collective effort and bravery of the Jewish leaders and warriors who stood firm in their faith and commitment to the Law of Moses.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>While Bacenor is not mentioned in the Berean Standard Bible, his account is preserved in the books of 1 and 2 Maccabees, which are included in the Apocrypha. These texts provide a detailed account of the Maccabean Revolt and the figures who played pivotal roles in the struggle for Jewish autonomy and religious freedom.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the account of Bacenor and the Maccabean Revolt underscores themes of faithfulness, courage, and divine providence. The Jewish resistance against Hellenistic assimilation is seen as a testament to the enduring covenant between God and His people. The Maccabean leaders, including Bacenor, are often viewed as instruments of God's will, used to preserve the purity of worship and the observance of the Torah.<br><br><b>Legacy</b><br><br>The legacy of Bacenor and his contemporaries is celebrated in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. This period of Jewish history continues to inspire those who value religious freedom and the preservation of cultural and spiritual identity.<br><br>In summary, Bacenor's role in the Maccabean Revolt, though not detailed in the canonical texts of the Protestant Bible, is an integral part of the broader narrative of Jewish resilience and divine faithfulness. His contributions, along with those of other Maccabean leaders, are remembered as a testament to the power of faith and the enduring strength of God's people in the face of adversity.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">BACENOR</span><p>ba-se'-nor Bakenor: An officer in the army of Judas Maccabee engaged in war against Gorgias, governor of Idumaea (2 Maccabees 12:35). Compare Ant, XlI, viii, 6.<p><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/bacenor.htm"><span class="l"><b>Bacenor</b></span></a><br><b>...</b><b>BACENOR</b>. ba-se'-nor Bakenor: An officer in the army of Judas Maccabee engaged<br> in war against Gorgias, governor of Idumaea (2 Maccabees 12:35). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bacenor.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bacchus.htm"><span class="l">Bacchus</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bacchus.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bachrite.htm"><span class="l">Bachrite</span></a><br>Bachrite. <b>Bacenor</b>, Bachrite. Back . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BACHRITE.<br> bak'-rit. See BECHER. <b>Bacenor</b>, Bachrite. Back . 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