Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 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 4:5Not to be an accuser of his countrymen, but with view to the common good of all the people. 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 4:8 And went to the king, promising him three hundred and sixty talents of silver, and out of other revenues fourscore talents. 2 Maccabees 4:9 Besides this he promised also a hundred and fifty more, if he might have license to set him up a place for exercise, and a place for youth, and to entitle them that were at Jerusalem, Antiochians. Context 2 Maccabees 4…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: 8And went to the king, promising him three hundred and sixty talents of silver, and out of other revenues fourscore talents.… Cross References 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 4:6 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 4:8 And went to the king, promising him three hundred and sixty talents of silver, and out of other revenues fourscore talents. 2 Maccabees 4:9 Besides this he promised also a hundred and fifty more, if he might have license to set him up a place for exercise, and a place for youth, and to entitle them that were at Jerusalem, Antiochians. |
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