1 Maccabees 13:32-34

Good News Translation

³² and took over his kingdom in Syria. He brought that country great troubles.

³³ Simon rebuilt the fortresses of Judea with high towers, strong walls, and barred gates; then he placed stores of supplies there. ³⁴ He sent ambassadors to King Demetrius the Second to ask for tax relief for the land, since Trypho was doing nothing but robbing them.