Löydetty 1261 Tulokset: Father Of The Nation
"During the frequent wars for freedom in our land, Simon, the son of Mattathias, a priest from the family of Joarib, and his brothers risked their lives and stood up against the enemies of their nation to preserve the Holy Place and the Law, and brought eternal glory to their nation. (1 Maccabees 14, 29)
Jonathan rallied the nation, and became the High Priest, and then rested with his fathers. (1 Maccabees 14, 30)
So Simon arose to fight for his nation. He spent much of his own wealth to procure arms and to pay the salary of the soldiers of his nation. (1 Maccabees 14, 32)
The people saw Simon's faith and the glory he had resolved to win for his nation. They made him their commander and High Priest because of the services he rendered, the justice and faithfulness he showed to his nation, and because he sought in every way to increase the honor of his people. (1 Maccabees 14, 35)
They also wanted everyone to obey him, that all documents of the nation bear his name and that he be clothed in purple and wear golden ornaments. (1 Maccabees 14, 43)
Antiochus, son of King Demetrius, sent from the islands of the sea to Simon, the High Priest and leader of the Jews, and to the whole nation, (1 Maccabees 15, 1)
the following letter: "King Antiochus to Simon, high priest and leader, and to the Jewish nation: peace! (1 Maccabees 15, 2)
I authorize you to mint your own coinage for your nation. (1 Maccabees 15, 6)
And when I have taken possession of my kingdom, I shall bestow great honors on you, your nation and on the Temple, making you famous throughout all the earth." (1 Maccabees 15, 9)
At that time, John went up from Gazara to relate to his father what Cendebeus was doing. (1 Maccabees 16, 1)
So, Simon called his two elder sons, John and Judas, and said to them: "I and my brothers and the family of my father have fought the enemies of Israel from our youth until today. And many times, we were able to liberate Israel. (1 Maccabees 16, 2)
He became too ambitious and thought of becoming the leader of his nation. So he looked for ways to do away with Simon and his sons. (1 Maccabees 16, 13)
