2 Maccabees 5:6

But Jason slew his own citizens without mercy, not considering that to get the day of them of his own nation would be a most unhappy day for him; but thinking they had been his enemies, and not his countrymen, whom he conquered.

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 5:6

Summary

Military leader slaughters own country

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Jason massacres citizens

Estimated Time Period

c. 169 BC