Consequently, many Jews left off following him. Still, he continued his fight against the Seleucid rulers, formed a treaty with Rome, and sought to establish an independent Jewish State.
Tomēr viņš turpināja cīņu pret Seleikīdu dinastijas valdniekiem, noslēdza vienošanos ar Romu un mēģināja nodibināt neatkarīgu ebreju valsti.