Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 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 4:4Onias, 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, 2 Maccabees 4:5 Not to be an accuser of his countrymen, but with view to the common good of all the people. 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: 2 Maccabees 4:8 And went to the king, promising him three hundred and sixty talents of silver, and out of other revenues fourscore talents. Context 2 Maccabees 4…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. 7But 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:… Cross References 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 4:5 Not to be an accuser of his countrymen, but with view to the common good of all the people. 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: 2 Maccabees 4:8 And went to the king, promising him three hundred and sixty talents of silver, and out of other revenues fourscore talents. |