2 Maccabees 14:5-7

Common English Bible

⁵ but waited for the right opportunity to accomplish his folly. Finally, Demetrius called him into the council to ask him about the condition of the Jews and their frame of mind. He replied, ⁶ “The Jews called Hasideans, whose leader is Judas the Maccabee, maintain a warlike policy and rebel frequently, not permitting the kingdom to have peace. ⁷ Deprived of my ancestral glory—I speak of course of the high priesthood—I have now come here,