1 Maccabees 14:3-5

Good News Translation

³ They attacked and defeated the army of Demetrius, took him captive, and brought him back to King Arsaces, who threw him in prison.

⁴ The land of Judea was at peace as long as Simon lived. During his entire reign, he used his position of power and influence to do what was good for his people, and they were always pleased with him as their ruler. ⁵ He added to his reputation when he captured the port of Joppa and opened up the route to the Greek islands.