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16 And king Antiochus died there, in the hundred and nine and fortieth year.

17 And Lysias knew, that the king was dead, and [he] ordained Antiochus, the son of him, for to reign, whom he nourished (up) (or nursed) (being) young; and [he] called his name Eupator.

18 And they that were in the high tower, closed (up) (al)together Israel in compass of (the) holy things (or about the Temple), and sought to (or for) them evils (for)evermore, to (or for) (the) strengthening of (the) heathen men.

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