1 Maccabees 14:40
Source: Septuagint
40For he had heard say, that the Romans had called the Jews their friends and confederates and brethren; and that they had entertained the ambassadors of Simon honorably:
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38King Demetrius also confirmed him in the high priesthood according to those things,
39and made him one of his friends, and honored him with great honor.
— 1 Maccabees 14:40 —
41also that the Jews and priests were well pleased that Simon should be their governor and high priest forever, until there should arise a faithful prophet;
42moreover that he should be their captain, and should take charge of the sanctuary, to set them over their works, and over the country, and over the armor, and over the fortresses, that, I say, he should take charge of the sanctuary;