37 He placed Jews in it and fortified it for the safety of the country and the city, and made high the walls of Jerusalem. (WEB) 38 King Demetrius confirmed to him the high priesthood according to these things, (WEB) 39 and made him one of his friends, and honored him with great honor; (WEB)
1 Maccabees 14:37–39
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