27. Then Menelaus, indeed, obtained the principality, but truly, concerning the money that he had promised to the king, nothing was done. Although Sostratus, who was first over the stronghold, attempted to collect it,
28. since the collection of certain taxes pertained to him. For this reason, they were both called before the king.
29. And Menelaus was removed from the priesthood, being succeeded by Lysimachus, his brother. Then Sostratus was appointed over the Cyprians.
30. And while these things were occurring, it happened that those from Tarsus and Mallus incited a sedition, because they had been given as a gift to Antiochidi, the concubine of the king.
31. And so, the king hurried to come and calm them, leaving behind Andronicus, one of his associates, as his deputy.
32. Then Menelaus, believing that he had reached an opportune time, having stolen certain gold vessels out of the temple, gave them to Andronicus, along with others he had gained at Tyre and throughout the neighboring cities.
33. But when Onias had realized this with certainty, he accused him, keeping himself in a safe place at Antioch beside Daphne.