talents of silver and Jonathan's two sons as hostages, in return for which he promised to liberate Jonathan. Although Simon did not trust Tryphon, he complied with the request in order that he might not be accused of the death of his brother. Tryphon did not liberate his prisoner; angry that Simon blocked his way everywhere and that he could accomplish nothing, he executed Jonathan at Baskama, in the country east of the Jordan. Jonathan was buried by Simon at Modi'in. Nothing is known of his two captive sons. One of his daughters was an ancestor of Josephus. See also Jewish leadership List of Hasmonean and Herodian rulers References 143 BC deaths 2nd-century BCE High Priests of Israel 2nd-century BC Hasmonean rulers 2nd-century BC biblical rulers 2nd-century BC clergy 2nd-century BCE Jews Year of birth unknown Hasmonean dynasty Maccabees People from Jerusalem People in the deuterocanonical books Executed ancient people Executed priests Executed royalty Executed military leaders