23
When he was near Baskama, he had Jonathan put to death and his body buried there.
24
Then Trypho turned and went back to his own country.
25
Simon had the body of his brother Jonathan brought to Modein, to be buried in the town of their ancestors.
26
Everyone in Israel was in deep sorrow at the loss of Jonathan, and they mourned for him a long time.
27
Over the tomb of his father and his brothers Simon built a high monument that could be seen from a great distance. It was covered front and back with polished stone.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.