1 Maccabees 14:4-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Praise of Simon
4 The land was at rest all the days of Simon,
who sought the good of his nation.
His rule delighted his people
and his glory all his days.(A)
5 As his crowning glory he took Joppa for a port
and made it a gateway to the isles of the sea.(B)
6 He enlarged the borders of his nation
and gained control of the country.
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