The historical Maccabees are referred to again in Chapter 15 , which describes the three brothers Judas , Meqabis ( Simon Maccabaeus ) and Mebikyas ( Jonathan Maccabee ) as leading a successful overthrowing against the evil king Akrandis of Midian , who was oppressing Israel . The historical Maccabees are referred to again in Chapter 15 , which describes the three brothers Judas , Meqabis ( Simon Maccabaeus ) and Mebikyas ( Jonathan Maccabee ) as leading a successful revolt against the evil king Akrandis of Midian , who was oppressing Israel .