The Hasmonean and Herodian dynasties

The Hasmoneans were a dynasty that came to power in Judea during the Maccabean revolt, which Mattathias, a priest of the priestly line of Yehoyarib, launched in 168-167 BC. In books preserved only by Christian tradition, this dynasty is also known as the Maccabees.
Mattathias died a year after the outbreak of the revolt. He was succeeded by his son Judas Maccabaeus, who was not the eldest. After several battles, he succeeded in seizing Jerusalem and re-establishing Jewish worship in the Temple. The first to reign with the title of High Priest was his successor Jonathan. His successors were: Simon, brother of Jonathan; John Hyrcan Iᵉʳ, second son of Simon; Aristobulus Iᵉʳ, son of John Hyrcan Iᵉʳ, takes the title of king; Alexander Jannaeus or Yannai, brother of Aristobulus Iᵉʳ; Salome Alexandra, wife of Aristobulus Iᵉʳ and then of Alexander Jannaeus ; Hyrcan II and Aristobulus II, sons of Alexander Jannaeus, vying for royal power and the office of high priest; Antigonus II Mattathias, last son of Aristobulus II, Hasmonean king and high priest. Théo Truschel.