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. This attempt to gain control failed. John Hyrcanus, Simon’s remaining son, was warned of the attempt on his life.
शुरू - शुरू में, यूहन्‍ना हिरकेनस को सिरिया की सेना से बड़े - बड़े खतरों का सामना करना पड़ा, मगर सा.