2 Maccabees 10:9

9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end.

2 Maccabees 10:9 In-Context

7 But now, carrying green palm branches and sticks decorated with ivy, they paraded around, singing grateful praises to him who had brought about the purification of his own Temple.

8 Everyone agreed that the entire Jewish nation should celebrate this festival each year.

9 The days of Antiochus Epiphanes had come to an end.

10 Now we will tell about Antiochus Eupator, the son of this godless man, and give a summary of the evil effects of his wars.

11 When he became king he appointed a man by the name of Lysias to be in charge of the affairs of state and to be chief governor of Greater Syria,