2 Maccabees 3:5

And when he could not overcome Onias, he gat him to Apollonius the son of Thraseas, who then was governor of Celosyria and Phenice,

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 3:5

Summary

Defeated opponent seeks powerful external ally

Place

Celosyria, Phenice

Event

Simon appeals to Apollonius

Estimated Time Period

c. 180 BC