Aristobulus I (Yehuda), son of John Hyrcanus, Claims both the Kingship and the High Priesthood
Yehudah Aristobulus I, son of John Hyrcanus and grandson of Simon, not only claimed the High Priesthood but declared himself king. He reigned from 104-103 BCE.
Josephus, Antiquities 13.11.1
“Now when their father Hyrcanus (I) was dead, the eldest son, Aristobulus, intending to change the government into a Kingdom; for so he resolved to do; first of all put a diadem on his head, four hundred eighty and one years and three months…
In this picture is the coin of Aristobulus I inscribed in Paleo Hebrew: "Yehuda the High Priest and the Council of the Jews"
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Josephus, Antiquities 13.11.1
“Now when their father Hyrcanus (I) was dead, the eldest son, Aristobulus, intending to change the government into a Kingdom; for so he resolved to do; first of all put a diadem on his head, four hundred eighty and one years and three months…
He also cast his mother into prison; because she disputed the government with him. ... He also proceeded to that degree of barbarity, as to kill her in prison with hunger. Nay he was alienated from his brother Antigonus by calumnies, and added him to the rest whom he slew…”
Coin of Aristobulus I, r. 104-103 BCE Inscribed in Paleo Hebrew: "Yehuda the High Priest and the Council of the Jews" David Hendin, Guide to Biblical Coins, Photo: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
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