31:1
Aristobulus Ri’shon succeeds Hyrcanus and takes the royal title.
31:2
He imprisons family members and becomes suspicious of his brother Antigonus.
31:3
Through palace intrigue and misunderstanding Antigonus is killed, leaving Aristobulus tormented by guilt.
31:4
His short rule ends in sickness and remorse, showing the instability introduced by dynastic kingship.