1 Maccabees 14:40

40 For he had heard it said that the Romans had called the Jews their friends and confederates and brethren, and that they had entertained the ambassadors of Simon honorably; 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;

1 Maccabees 14:40 In-Context

38 King Demetrius also confirmed him in the high priesthood according to those things,

39 and made him one of his friends, and honored him with great honor.

40 For he had heard it said that the Romans had called the Jews their friends and confederates and brethren, and that they had entertained the ambassadors of Simon honorably; 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;

42 moreover that he should be their captain and should take charge of the sanctuary, to set them over their works and over the country, and over the weapons and over the fortresses, that, I say, he should take charge of the sanctuary;