MACHÆRA, General of the Roman Forces in the Army of Marc-Anthony. He was sent to the Succour of Herod against Antigonus, with two Legions and a Thousand Horse1. But being corrupted by Antigonus, he not only declined to assist Herod, but would also join his Troops to those of his Enemy. Yet Antigonus did not think fit to trust him, but on the contrary set upon him. This so exasperated Machæra, that he retired to Emmaus, and put to the Sword all the Jews that he found in his March. After this he took Party with Herod, and joining his own Troops to those commanded by Joseph, Herod’s Brother, they made War together against Antigonus2.
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