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The king gave some of that liquid to those who enjoyed his favor, and they gave him gifts in return. (2 Maccabees 1, 35)
Even Seleucus, king of Asia, paid from his own account for the expenses of the sacrificial services. (2 Maccabees 3, 3)
and reported to him that the treasury in Jerusalem was full of untold wealth, that there was a great amount of money which had nothing to do with the expenses required by the sacrifices, and that all this could easily be brought under the control of the king. (2 Maccabees 3, 6)
Apollonius met with the king and told him about the wealth that had been disclosed to him. The king then sent Heliodorus, who was in charge of his affairs, with a letter that authorized him to transfer the treasures. (2 Maccabees 3, 7)
Heliodorus at once set out on his journey, pretending that he was going to visit Coele-Syria and Phoenicia, but with the intention of carrying out the king's order. (2 Maccabees 3, 8)
But, following the orders of the king, Heliodorus insisted that all those treasures should be turned over to the king. (2 Maccabees 3, 13)
The High Priest, on his part, feared that the king might suspect the Jews of some foul play against Heliodorus, so he offered a sacrifice for the man's recovery. (2 Maccabees 3, 32)
Heliodorus then offered a sacrifice to the Lord and prayed at great length to him who had spared his life. He took leave of Onias and went back with his guards to the king. (2 Maccabees 3, 35)
The king asked Heliodorus who could be sent again to Jerusalem to carry out what he failed to do. Heliodorus answered him, (2 Maccabees 3, 37)
So Onias went to the king, not to accuse his fellow citizens, but for the good of the whole nation. (2 Maccabees 4, 5)
For he saw that it was impossible to maintain peace and stop the foolishness of Simon without the king's intervention. (2 Maccabees 4, 6)
When King Seleucus died, his son Antiochus who was called Epiphanes, succeeded to the throne. Then, Jason, the brother of Onias the High Priest, usurped the office of high priest. (2 Maccabees 4, 7)
