1 Maccabees 16:13

13 He became arrogant and was determined to gain control of the country. He made devious plans against Simon and his sons to do away with them.

1 Maccabees 16:13 In-Context

11 Now Ptolemy, Abubus' son, had been appointed governor over Jericho. He had a large amount of silver and gold

12 because he was the high priest's son-in-law.

13 He became arrogant and was determined to gain control of the country. He made devious plans against Simon and his sons to do away with them.

14 Now Simon was out visiting the towns in the countryside and attending to their needs. He went down to Jericho with his sons Mattathias and Judas. It was the eleventh month, the month of Shevat, in the year 177.

15 Abubus' son welcomed them deceitfully in the little fortress called Dok, which he had built. He threw a great banquet for them, but he hid men in the hall.