Chapter LVI: Section CXIII: The Rule of John Hyrcanus and Aristobulus. GENERAL

QUESTIONS: 1. Describe the intrigue that resulted in the death of Simon. 2. The Syrian invasion under Antiochus Sidetes. 3. The character of John Hyrcanus. 4. His military policy. 5. His conquests in the north and south. 6. The reasons why he lost the support of the Pharisees. 7. The significant events in the reign of Aristobulus.

SUBJECTS FOR SPECIAL RESEARCH: 1. Contemporary conditions in the Syrian kingdom. _En. Bib._, IV, 4356-60; Gardner, _The Seleucid Kings of Syria_. 2. The history of the Idumeans. Hastings, _D.B._, I, 644-6; _En. Bib._, II, 1181-8; Buhl, _Edomites._ 3. Compare the policy of John Hyrcanus with that of David.