11 When he had spoken such words as these, at once the rest of the king’s friends, having ill will against Judas, inflamed Demetrius yet more. (WEB) 12 He immediately appointed Nicanor, who had been master of the elephants, and made him governor of Judea. He sent him out, (WEB) 13 giving him written instructions to kill Judas himself and to scatter those who were with him, and to set up Alcimus as high priest of the great temple. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 14:11–13
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