2 Maccabees 3:4

But one Simon of the tribe of Benjamin, who was made governor of the temple, fell out with the high priest about disorder in the city.

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 3:4

Summary

Internal conflict emerges over temple governance

Place

Jerusalem, Temple

Event

Simon conflicts with Onias

Estimated Time Period

c. 180 BC