Claim: On returning home and ascending the throne on the death of his father, Izates discovered the conversion of his mother who had been previously won over to Judaism without his knowledge.
Evidence: On returning home and ascending the throne on the death of his father (c. 31 CE), Izates discovered the conversion of his mother; and he himself intended to adopt Judaism, and even to submit to circumcision. His mother had been previously won over to Judaism without his knowledge.