“This John, both leader of the Jews and high priest, was a man of virtue and accomplished many wondrous deeds. He also received the name Hyrcanus, and, requesting from the Romans the right of friendship, was by decree of the Senate listed among their allies. How Josephus relates about this same Hyrcanus, in order to cl…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 1 Maccabees 16
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23As concerning the rest of the acts of John, and his wars, and worthy deeds which he did, and the building of the walls which he made, and his doings,
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21Now one had run afore to Gazera and told John that his father and brethren were slain, and, quoth he, Ptolemee hath sent to slay thee also.
22Hereof when he heard, he was sore astonished: so he laid hands on them that were come to destroy him, and slew them; for he knew that they sought to make him away.
— 1 Maccabees 16:23 —
24Behold, these are written in the chronicles of his priesthood, from the time he was made high priest after his father.