This dynasty peaked under its sole female ruler, Salome Alexandra, who unlike most of its rulers could not also serve as Kohan Gadol, or High Priest.
This dynasty lost the Battle of Gadara to King Odobas I. One ruler from this dynasty was pelted with citrons after pouring water on his feet during a ceremony, sparking a civil war. Supporters of this dynasty stoned a holy man who had the power to pray for rain, Honi the Circle-Drawer. A princess from this dynasty was allegedly preserved in honey by her husband for seven years after she committed suicide. The Roman general Marcus Aemilius Scaurus settled a succession dispute within this dynasty, but his decision was overturned by Pompey the Great, who sided with Hyrcanus II over Aristobulus II. This dynasty peaked under its sole female ruler, Salome Alexandra, who unlike most of its rulers could not also serve as Kohan Gadol, or High Priest. This dynasty lost power to Antipater the Idumaean and his son, Herod I. For 10 points, name this royal dynasty in classical Judea that was founded by the Maccabees.
This dynasty lost the Battle of Gadara to King Odobas I. One ruler from this dynasty was pelted with citrons after pouring water on his feet during a ceremony, sparking a civil war.
Hasmonean Dynasty [or Kashmona'im; prompt on "Maccabees"]