Holy Scripture
4 Maccabees 4:20
Source: Septuagint
Original
20So that he not only erected a gymnasium on the very citadel of our country, but neglected the guardianship of the temple.
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18And he committed to him the high priesthood and rulership over the nation.
19And he both changed the manner of living of the people, and perverted their civil customs into all lawlessness.
— 4 Maccabees 4:20 —
21At which Divine vengeance being grieved, instigated Antiochus himself against them.
22For 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.