1 Maccabees 13:33

33 Simon rebuilt the fortresses of Judea with high towers, strong walls, and barred gates; then he placed stores of supplies there.

1 Maccabees 13:33 In-Context

31 Meanwhile, Trypho assassinated the young king, Antiochus the Sixth,

32 and took over his kingdom in Syria. He brought that country great troubles.

33 Simon rebuilt the fortresses of Judea with high towers, strong walls, and barred gates; then he placed stores of supplies there.

34 He sent ambassadors to King Demetrius the Second to ask for tax relief for the land, since Trypho was doing nothing but robbing them.

35 King Demetrius sent the following letter in reply: