1 Maccabees 14:39

39 made him one of his Friends, and paid him high honors.

1 Maccabees 14:39 In-Context

37 He settled Jews in it and fortified it for the safety of the country and of the city, and built the walls of Jerusalem higher.

38 "In view of these things King Demetrius confirmed him in the high priesthood,

39 made him one of his Friends, and paid him high honors.

40 For he had heard that the Jews were addressed by the Romans as friends and allies and brothers, and that the Romans had received the envoys of Simon with honor.

41 "The Jews and their priests have resolved that Simon should be their leader and high priest forever, until a trustworthy prophet should arise,