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2 Maccabees 4:23-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

Menelaus as High Priest. 23 Three years later Jason sent Menelaus,[a] brother of the aforementioned Simon, to deliver the money to the king, and to complete negotiations on urgent matters. 24 But after his introduction to the king, he flattered him with such an air of authority that he secured the high priesthood for himself, outbidding Jason by three hundred talents of silver.

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  1. 4:23 Menelaus: Jewish high priest from ca. 172 to his execution in 162 B.C. (13:3–8).
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