2 Maccabees 4:5-7

Common English Bible

⁵ Onias went to the king not to accuse his fellow citizens but to safeguard the public and private welfare of the people. ⁶ He recognized that without royal attention public affairs would not return to a peaceful state, and Simon would not cease from his madness.

Jason as high priest

⁷ After Seleucus died and Antiochus (who was called Epiphanes) received the kingdom, Jason the brother of Onias gained the high priesthood by corruption.