1 Maccabees 6:2

And that there was in it a very rich temple, wherein were coverings of gold, and breastplates, and shields, which Alexander, son of Philip, the Macedonian king, who reigned first among the Grecians, had left there.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 6:2
Summary
Temple contains treasures left by Alexander
Place
Elymais, Persia
Event
King learns of temple riches
Estimated Time Period
c. 160 BC
Category
Narrative