1. But not much time later, the king sent a certain elder of Antioch, who compelled the Jews to transfer themselves from the laws of God and of their fathers,
2. and also to contaminate the temple that was in Jerusalem, and to name it 'Jupiter of Olympus,' and in Garizim, 'Jupiter of Hospitality,' exactly like those who inhabited the place.
3. Yet the worst and most grievous thing of all was the onrush of evils.
4. For the temple was full of the luxuries and carousings of the Gentiles, and of consorting with promiscuous women. And the women hurried themselves unreservedly into the sacred buildings, bringing in things that were not lawful.
5. And even the altar was filled with illicit things, which were prohibited by the laws.