9. When you have informed yourself in detail on these matters, O king, provide for our country and its hard-pressed people with the same gracious consideration that you show toward all.
10. As long as Judas is around, it is impossible for the government to enjoy peace.”
11. When he had said this, the other Friends who were hostile to Judas quickly added fuel to Demetrius’ indignation.
12. The king immediately chose Nicanor, who had been in command of the elephants, and appointed him governor of Judea. He sent him off
13. with orders to put Judas to death, to disperse his followers, and to set up Alcimus as high priest of the great temple.