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Next he began to invade and ravage the country. His troops went around by the road that leads to Adora, but Simon and his army moved along opposite him everywhere he went. (1 Maccabees 13, 20)
Simon sent for the remains of his brother Jonathan, and buried him in Modein, the city of his fathers. (1 Maccabees 13, 25)
Then Simon erected over the tomb of his father and his brothers a monument of stones, polished front and back, and raised high enough to be seen at a distance. (1 Maccabees 13, 27)
Simon, on his part, built up the strongholds of Judea, strengthening their fortifications with high towers, thick walls, and gates with bars, and he stored up provisions in the fortresses. (1 Maccabees 13, 33)
Simon also sent chosen men to King Demetrius with the request that he grant the land a release from taxation, for all that Trypho did was to plunder the land. (1 Maccabees 13, 34)
"King Demetrius sends greetings to Simon the high priest, the friend of kings, and to the elders and the Jewish people. (1 Maccabees 13, 36)
and the people began to write in their records and contracts, "In the first year of Simon, high priest, governor, and leader of the Jews." (1 Maccabees 13, 42)
In those days Simon besieged Gazara and surrounded it with troops. He made a siege machine, pushed it up against the city, and attacked and captured one of the towers. (1 Maccabees 13, 43)
The men of the city, joined by their wives and children, went up on the wall, with their garments rent, and cried out in loud voices, begging Simon to grant them peace. (1 Maccabees 13, 45)
So Simon came to terms with them and did not destroy them. He made them leave the city, however, and he purified the houses in which there were idols. Then he entered the city with hymns and songs of praise. (1 Maccabees 13, 47)
They finally cried out to Simon for peace, and he gave them peace. He expelled them from the citadel and cleansed it of impurities. (1 Maccabees 13, 50)
Simon decreed that this day should be celebrated every year with rejoicing. He also strengthened the fortifications of the temple hill alongside the citadel, and he and his companions dwelt there. (1 Maccabees 13, 52)