The Story You Never Hear About Hanukkah (1 Maccabees 1:59–64)

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:35:39 +0000

⁣“Wrath Upon Israel” is a solemn and deeply reverent musical retelling of 1 Maccabees 1:59–64 — the tragic, often-hidden history behind Hanukkah.

These verses describe:
• idol sacrifices placed upon the altar of Elohim
• mothers who circumcised their sons being killed
• infants hanged around their necks
• houses of the faithful looted
• martyrs choosing death over eating unclean food
• Israel standing firm under deadly persecution

This piece blends Gospel, Hip-Hop, spoken lament, and sacred storytelling, honoring the bravery of those who would rather die than break the covenant.

This track teaches:
• the grief that preceded the miracle
• the historical cost of keeping the covenant
• why rededication meant EVERYTHING
• the resilience of the righteous under great wrath

Part of the Hanukkah Heat: Maccabee Mode collection — combining Scripture, oral tradition, and truth-based hip-hop to educate the world.

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