6 King Demetrius, there is a devout group of Jews, who are led by Judas Maccabeus. They are nothing but rebels, and they will never stop causing trouble in your kingdom.
7 And so, I have given up the honorable position of high priest that has always been in my family.I have come here,
8 not only because I am truly concerned about your interests as ruler, but because I am eager to help my people. That foolish group of Jews has brought terrible suffering on our nation.
9 Now you know the truth, so please be kind and generous, just as you always are, and help our oppressed people.
10 As long as Judas is alive, your kingdom will never have any peace.
11 After Alcimus had finished talking, the other advisors told how much they hated Judas. Then Demetrius became so furious
12 that he immediately appointed Nicanor to be the new governor of Judea. This was the same Nicanor who had been the commander of his war elephants. Then Demetrius sent him to Judea