18. And he committed to him the high priesthood and rulership over the nation.
19. And he both changed the manner of living of the people, and perverted their civil customs into all lawlessness.
20. So that he not only erected a gymnasium on the very citadel of our country, but neglected the guardianship of the temple.
21. At which Divine vengeance being grieved, instigated Antiochus himself against them.
22. For being at war with Ptolemy in Egypt, he heard that on a report of his death being spread abroad, the inhabitants of Jerusalem had exceedingly rejoiced, and he quickly marched against them.