16 He, having deposed Onias from the high priesthood, appointed his brother Jason to be high priest, (WEB) 17 who had made a covenant, if he would give him this authority, to pay yearly three thousand six hundred and sixty talents. (WEB) 18 He committed to him the high priesthood and rulership over the nation. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 4:16–18
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2 Maccabees 4:23–25
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1 Maccabees 14:37–39
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2 Maccabees 13:23–25
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