2 Maccabees 4:7
Good News Translation
Later, when King Seleucus died and Antiochus (known as Epiphanes) became king, Jason the brother of Onias became High Priest by corrupt means.

New Revised Standard Version
When Seleucus died and Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes, succeeded to the kingdom, Jason the brother of Onias obtained the high priesthood by corruption,

Contemporary English Version
After the death of King Seleucus, Antiochus Epiphanes became ruler. Shortly afterwards, Jason, the brother of Onias, became high priest by bribery.

New American Bible
But Seleucus died, and when Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes succeeded him on the throne, Onias’ brother Jason obtained the high priesthood by corrupt means:

Douay-Rheims Bible
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:

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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 4:5
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.

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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