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But he placed Jews therein. and fortified it for the safety of the country and the city, and raised up the walls of Jerusalem.
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King Demetrius also confirmed him in the high priesthood according to those things,
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And made him one of his friends, and honoured him with great honour.
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For he had heard say, that the Romans had called the Jews their friends and confederates and brethren; and that they had entertained the ambassadors of Simon honourably;
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Also that the Jews and priests were well pleased that Simon should be their governor and high priest for ever, until there should arise a faithful prophet;