The Jewish War

Who is Aristobulus from The Jewish War and what is their importance?

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The first Aristobulus mentioned in the text was the eldest son of John Hyrcanus. When Hyrcanus died after thirty-one years in political power, Aristobulus took over and turned the constitution into a monarchy, after which, he imprisoned his three brothers and mother for contesting his supremacy. Upon his death, his brother Alexander took the throne and ruled for twenty-seven years. He left the throne to Alexandra his wife.

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