In another passage (XII.10 §6, XII.11 §2) Josephus suggests that Judas Maccabeus, the brother of Jonathan, held the office for three years, succeeding Alcimus.
Dalam ayat yang lain (XII.10 §6, XII.11 §2) Josephus menunjukkan bahwa Yudas Makabe, saudara Jonathan, memegang jabatan selama tiga tahun, berhasil Alcimus.