1 Maccabees 16:11

Murder of Simon and his sons

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

1 Maccabees 16:11 In-Context

9 During the battle, John's brother Judas was wounded, but John pursued them until Cendebeus reached Kedron, which he had built.

10 Some also fled into the towers that were in the fields of Azotus. John burned them down, killing about two thousand. Then he safely returned to Judea.

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.