10 Facts About Aristobulus II

Aristobulus II was the Jewish High Priest and King of Judea, 66 BCE to 63 BCE, from the Hasmonean dynasty.

Aristobulus II was the younger son of Alexander Jannaeus, King and High Priest, and Salome Alexandra.

Aristobulus II shared his late father's views on religion and politics.

Aristobulus II entertained designs upon the throne, even during the life of his mother.

Aristobulus II courted the nobles and military party by constituting himself the patron of the Sadducees and bringing their cause before the queen.

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Aristobulus II left Jerusalem secretly and betook himself to his friends, who controlled the largest number of fortified places, with the intention of making war against his aged mother.

Aristobulus II sent his deputy Marcus Aemilius Scaurus to take possession of Seleucid Syria.

Aristobulus II favoured Hyrcanus II over Aristobulus II, deeming the elder, weaker brother a more reliable ally of the Roman Empire.

Aristobulus II escaped in 57 BCE, instigating rebellion against Rome in Judea, until he was finally holed up by Aulus Gabinius, consul of the Roman province of Syria, in Machaerus.

Aristobulus II was on his way to Judaea with his son Alexander, when "he was taken off by poison given him by those of Pompey's party".