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2 Maccabees 4:6-8
Common English Bible
2 Maccabees 4:6-8
Common English Bible
6 He recognized that without royal attention public affairs would not return to a peaceful state, and Simon would not cease from his madness.
Jason as high priest
7 After Seleucus died and Antiochus (who was called Epiphanes) received the kingdom, Jason the brother of Onias gained the high priesthood by corruption. 8 He offered the king, in private communication, 20,520 pounds of silver, and an additional 4,560 pounds from another source of revenue.
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