1
In the one hundred and seventy-second year Demetrius the king assembled his forces and marched into Media to secure help, so that he could make war against Trypho.
2
When Arsaces the king of Persia and Media heard that Demetrius had invaded his territory, he sent one of his commanders to take him alive.
3
And he 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.
7
He gathered a host of captives; he ruled over Gazara and Beth-zur and the citadel, and he removed its uncleanness from it; and there was none to oppose him.
8
They tilled their land in peace; the ground gave its increase, and the trees of the plains their fruit.
9
Old men sat in the streets; they all talked together of good things; and the youths donned the glories and garments of war.