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The people saw Simon's faith and the glory he had resolved to win for his nation. They made him their commander and High Priest because of the services he rendered, the justice and faithfulness he showed to his nation, and because he sought in every way to increase the honor of his people. (1 Maccabees 14, 35)
They also wanted everyone to obey him, that all documents of the nation bear his name and that he be clothed in purple and wear golden ornaments. (1 Maccabees 14, 43)
Antiochus, son of King Demetrius, sent from the islands of the sea to Simon, the High Priest and leader of the Jews, and to the whole nation, (1 Maccabees 15, 1)
the following letter: "King Antiochus to Simon, high priest and leader, and to the Jewish nation: peace! (1 Maccabees 15, 2)
I authorize you to mint your own coinage for your nation. (1 Maccabees 15, 6)
And when I have taken possession of my kingdom, I shall bestow great honors on you, your nation and on the Temple, making you famous throughout all the earth." (1 Maccabees 15, 9)
He became too ambitious and thought of becoming the leader of his nation. So he looked for ways to do away with Simon and his sons. (1 Maccabees 16, 13)
So Onias went to the king, not to accuse his fellow citizens, but for the good of the whole nation. (2 Maccabees 4, 5)
Jason cruelly massacred his fellow citizens, without realizing that his victory against his own nation was the greatest defeat. He seemed to believe that he was winning over enemies when, in reality, these were his own people. (2 Maccabees 5, 6)
But God had not chosen the people for the Temple, but the Temple for the sake of the nation. (2 Maccabees 5, 19)
Therefore, the Temple also shared in the nation's misfortune, as it also shared afterward in its restoration. As it had been abandoned in the time of the wrath of God, it was again restored to its glory when the Most High Lord was appeased. (2 Maccabees 5, 20)
In his death, he left a noble example and a memorial of virtue and strength, not only to the young but to the whole nation. (2 Maccabees 6, 31)