I was myself brought up with my brother, whose name was Matthias, for he was my own brother, by both father and mother; and I made mighty proficiency in the improvements of my learning, and appeared to have both a great memory and understanding.
Now, my father Matthias was not only eminent on account of is nobility, but had a higher commendation on account of his righteousness, and was in great reputation in Jerusalem, the greatest city we have.
Yet did that Antiochus, who was also called Dionysius, become an origin of troubles again.
Now Herod was an active man, and soon found proper materials for his active spirit to work upon.
