The King of the Jews, Niconor, and the Jews

A certain Elkomis who had formerly been high priest but had willfully defiled himself in the times of separation realized that there was no way for him to be safe or to have access again to the Holy Altar. He answered, Those of the Jews who are called Hisidians, whose leader is Judas Maccadise, will not let the kingdom attain tranquility. As long as Judas lives, it is impossible for the government to find peace. When he had said this, the rest of the king's friends who were hostile to Judas quickly inflamed Demetrius still more and he immediately chose Niconor, who had been in command of the elephants, appointed