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On his arrival he reinstated Hyrcanus in the high-priesthood at Jerusalem, suppressed revolts, introduced important changes in the government of Judaea, and rebuilt several towns.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various

Truth! go forth Earth's compass round; And your high-priesthood shall make earth All hallowed ground.

From Leaves of Life For Daily Inspiration by Steinmetz, Margaret Bird

Truth! go forth     Earth's compass round;   And your high-priesthood shall make earth     All hallowed ground.

From The World's Best Poetry, Volume 8 National Spirit by Carman, Bliss

Menelaus, another brother, supplants Jason in the high-priesthood of Jerusalem.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

By Josephus he is represented as a pattern of all that a pious prince ought to be; by the rabbins as representing a splendid high-priesthood.

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius