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He gave his men this watchword: "God's victory." With the most capable young men of his army he attacked by night the tent of the king, putting to the sword about two thousand men, the strongest elephant and its rider. (2 Maccabees 13, 15)
They caused fear and confusion in the camp and then withdrew in complete success. (2 Maccabees 13, 16)
When the king saw the daring of the Jews, he tried to take control of their fortresses by using tricks. (2 Maccabees 13, 18)
Rhodocus, one of Judas' men, gave secret information to the enemies. He was hunted, captured and executed. (2 Maccabees 13, 21)
He attacked the troops of Judas but was defeated. When he was informed that Philip, whom he had left in Antioch as head of the government, had revolted, he was dismayed. He sought peace with the Jews and had to accept and swear to observe their just petitions; he became reconciled with them, offered sacrifices, honored the Temple and showed generosity to the Holy Place. (2 Maccabees 13, 23)
The king took leave of Maccabeus and named Hegemonides as governor from Ptolemais to the land of the Gerarrites. (2 Maccabees 13, 24)
A certain Alcimus, who had been High Priest before, but was disgraced during the time of the rebellion, realized that there was no way for him to be restored to the ministry at the sacred altar. (2 Maccabees 14, 3)
So, he went to King Demetrius in about the year one hundred and fifty-one, and offered him a golden crown, a palm and even some olive branches from the Temple as usual. On that day, he did not ask for anything. (2 Maccabees 14, 4)
But he found a proper occasion for his evil designs when he was called to a meeting of the king's council. When he was asked with what disposition and spirit the Jews were to be confronted, he answered, (2 Maccabees 14, 5)
"There exists a party called Hasideans among the Jews, headed by Judas Maccabeus, that keeps up war and rebellion, and hinders the reestablishment of peace and order in the land. (2 Maccabees 14, 6)
Because of them, I have been deprived of the dignity of my ancestors, that is, the office of High Priest. And I came here, (2 Maccabees 14, 7)
concerned for the king's interests above everything else, but for my compatriots as well, since the fanaticism of those men has plunged our people into great misery. (2 Maccabees 14, 8)
