Question

The Jews hated the Samaritans because the Samaritans:

a.compromised to escape persecution by the Persian rulers
b.fought against the Jews in battle
c.ruled over the Jews
d.took over the office of the high priest
e.disobeyed the law of Moses

Answer 1

A and E

Step-by-step explanation:

Antiochus killed thousands of Jews and sold the women and children into slavery. He tried to force the Jews to compromise their beliefs by cruel acts. He tore down the city walls and forbade sacrifices and circumcision, a sign to the Jews of their covenant relationship with Jehovah. He had them beaten with whips until many died. He tried to break their wills, but they resisted. The Samaritans again escaped persecution through compromise, causing the Jews to hate them even more.