2 Maccabees 4:7

But after the death of Seleucus, when Antiochus, called Epiphanes, took the kingdom, Jason the brother of Onias laboured underhand to be high priest,

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 4:7

Summary

Jason schemes to become high priest

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Jason plotting for priesthood

Estimated Time Period

c. 175 BC