48. The three men had spoken in defence of Jerusalem, its people, and the sacred utensils stolen from the Temple, but they were quickly and unjustly executed.
49. Some of the people of Tyre, however, showed their disgust with this crime and their respect for these men by giving them a splendid funeral.
50. Menelaus stayed on in his position because of the greed of those in power. He grew more evil every day and became the worst enemy of his own people.