However, his rule came to an abrupt end when his son - in - law, Ptolemy, assassinated him along with two of his sons while they were banqueting near Jericho.
لكنَّ حكمه انتهى فجأة عندما اغتيل هو وابناه على يد صهره بطليموس وهم في مأدبة قرب اريحا .‏