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Everyone in Israel was in deep sorrow at the loss of Jonathan, and they mourned for him a long time.
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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.
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He constructed seven pyramids side by side for his father, his mother, and his four brothers.
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For the pyramids he created a setting of tall columns on which there were carvings. Some of these carvings were of suits of armor and some were of ships. It was a monument to their victories, which travelers from overseas could visit.
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The tomb which he built in Modein is still there today.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.