A Thwarted Plot to Surrender to the Romans
[Matthias] had given Simon his possession of the city, and yet Simon had him not only killed but tortured as well. Matthias was the son of Boethus, a member of a high-priestly family, and absolutely trusted and respected by the people. Under the general oppression by the Zealots, now joined by John, he had persuaded the people to bring in Simon to…
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