Eleazar Avaran

thumb|The death of Eleazar in a 14th-century miniature. Eleazar Avaran, also known as Eleazar Maccabeus, Eleazar Hachorani/Chorani (died 162 BC) was the fourth son of Mattathias and the younger brother of Judas Maccabeus. He was killed at the Battle of Beth-zechariah (1 Maccabees 6:32-33) during the Maccabean revolt. Quotes about Eleazar, called Avaran, noted that one of the elephants was adorned with royal armor. Since it was larger than all the other beasts, he thought that the king must be astride it, and he gave his life to save his people and win for himself everlasting renown. He courageously charged toward it through the midst of the phalanx, killing men right and left, so that they fell back on all sides at his approach. 1 Maccabees 6:43-45 NCB. External links Eleazar Maccabeus Category:BCE births Category:BCE deaths Category:Political leaders Category:Jews Category:People from the Bible