The Jewish people in Jerusalem and Judea were delivered from great peril after Antiochus IV Epiphanes' death, and they purified the temple, rekindling the altar fire and offering sacrifices. However, Jason and Menelaus introduced Greek customs and practices to the Jews, corrupting the priests and the temple. Antiochus later invaded Jerusalem, slaughtering many people and desecrating the temple, but was eventually punished by God for his cruelty. Judas Maccabeus led a successful campaign against the Gentiles, recovering the temple and city, and purified the temple, resuming sacrifices after two years. The Jews then defeated various enemies, including the Idumeans, Arabians, and Nicanor's army, with the help of divine intervention.