Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Not to be an accuser of his countrymen, but with view to the common good of all the people. 2 Maccabees 4:3But when the enmities proceeded so far, that murders also were committed by some of Simon's friends: 2 Maccabees 4:4 Onias, considering the danger of this contention, and that Apollonius, who was the governor of Celesyia, and Phenicia, was outrageous, which increased the malice of Simon, went to the king, 2 Maccabees 4:6 For he saw that, except the king took care, it was impossible that matters should be settled in peace, or that Simon would cease from his folly. 2 Maccabees 4:7 But after the death of Seleucus, when Antiochus, who was called the Illustrious, had taken possession of the kingdom, Jason, the brother of Onias, ambitiously sought the high priesthood: Context 2 Maccabees 4…4Onias, considering the danger of this contention, and that Apollonius, who was the governor of Celesyia, and Phenicia, was outrageous, which increased the malice of Simon, went to the king, 5Not to be an accuser of his countrymen, but with view to the common good of all the people. 6For he saw that, except the king took care, it was impossible that matters should be settled in peace, or that Simon would cease from his folly.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 4:3 But when the enmities proceeded so far, that murders also were committed by some of Simon's friends: 2 Maccabees 4:4 Onias, considering the danger of this contention, and that Apollonius, who was the governor of Celesyia, and Phenicia, was outrageous, which increased the malice of Simon, went to the king, 2 Maccabees 4:6 For he saw that, except the king took care, it was impossible that matters should be settled in peace, or that Simon would cease from his folly. 2 Maccabees 4:7 But after the death of Seleucus, when Antiochus, who was called the Illustrious, had taken possession of the kingdom, Jason, the brother of Onias, ambitiously sought the high priesthood: |