second son of Mattathias, the first prince (r. 141–135 BCE) of the Hasmonean dynasty of the Kingdom of Judea
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second son of Mattathias, the first prince (r. 141–135 BCE) of the Hasmonean dynasty of the Kingdom of Judea
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Hebrew
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Shimon Thassi is second son of Mattathias, the first prince (r. 141–135 BCE) of the Hasmonean dynasty of the Kingdom of Judea.
The name Shimon means "male given name (שמעון)". It is of Hebrew origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (שמעון)
The name Shimon is of Hebrew origin, meaning "male given name (שמעון)". It is traditionally a male name.
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