1
In the one hundred seventy-second year King Demetrius assembled his forces and marched into Media to obtain help, so that he could make war against Trypho.
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.
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