1 Maccabees 13:32-34

Common English Bible

³² He put on the crown of Asia and became king in his place. He brought great disaster on the land. ³³ But Simon built up the fortresses of Judea and put protection all around them with high towers, great walls, gates, and bolts. In addition, he stored food in the fortresses. ³⁴ Simon also sent messengers to King Demetrius with a request to grant relief to the country, because Trypho had stolen many of their goods.