1 Maccabees 14:4

4 The land had rest all the days of Simon. He sought the good of his nation; his rule was pleasing to them, as was the honor shown him, all his days.

1 Maccabees 14:4 In-Context

2 When King Arsaces of Persia and Media heard that Demetrius had invaded his territory, he sent one of his generals to take him alive.

3 The general went and defeated the army of Demetrius, and seized him and took him to Arsaces, who put him under guard.

4 The land had rest all the days of Simon. He sought the good of his nation; his rule was pleasing to them, as was the honor shown him, all his days.

5 To crown all his honors he took Joppa for a harbor, and opened a way to the isles of the sea.

6 He extended the borders of his nation, and gained full control of the country.

Footnotes

• [a]. Other ancient authorities add [of Judah]