1 Maccabees 14:17

17 But as soon as they heard that his brother Simon was made high priest in his stead, and ruled the country and the cities therein,

1 Maccabees 14:17 In-Context

15 He beautified the sanctuary, and multiplied vessels of the temple.

16 Now when it was heard in Rome, and as far as Sparta, that Jonathan was dead, they were very sorry.

17 But as soon as they heard that his brother Simon was made high priest in his stead, and ruled the country and the cities therein,

18 they wrote unto him on tablets of brass to renew the friendship and league which they had made with Judas and Jonathan his brethren,

19 which writings were read before the congregation in Jerusalem.