1 Maccabees 14:32

32 At that time Simon rose up and fought for his nation, and spent much of his own substance, and armed the valiant men of his nation and gave them wages,

1 Maccabees 14:32 In-Context

30 (For after Jonathan, having gathered his nation together and been their high priest, was gathered to his people,

31 their enemies purposed to invade their country, that they might destroy it and lay hands on the sanctuary.

32 At that time Simon rose up and fought for his nation, and spent much of his own substance, and armed the valiant men of his nation and gave them wages,

33 and fortified the cities of Judea, together with Beth-zur, that lieth upon the borders of Judea, where the weapons of the enemies had been before; but he set a garrison of Jews there.

34 Moreover he fortified Joppa, which lieth by the sea, and Gazara, that bordereth upon Azotus, where the enemies had dwelt before; but he placed Jews there, and furnished them with all things suitable for the reparation thereof.)