23. It has been a pleasure for the people to receive them with honor and deposit a copy of their statement in the public archives as a remembrance for the people of Sparta.' And they made a copy of all this for the High Priest Simon."
In 1 Maccabees 14, he is described as Simon, son of Matatias, is chosen as leader and high priest by the Jews. It strengthens the city of Jerusalem, establishes alliances with other nations and is recognized as a leader by the Romans. Some verses related to the topics addressed in this chapter are:
Nehemiah 9:27: "Then you surrendered them to the hand of their opponents, who afflicted them; but in the time of their tribulation, when they cried to you, from the heavens you heard them, and according to your great mercy on them from this Libertadores who the Libertadores They saved from the hands of their opponents. " This verse talks about God listening to the cry of the people in times of tribulation and sending Libertadores to save them, which is something that happens in 1 Maccabees 14 with Simon's choice as leader.
Proverbs 21:1: "The king's heart is like a river of waters in the hand of the Lord; he leans him wherever he wants." This verse talks about how God has power over kings and can include their hearts to act according to His will, which can be seen in 1 Maccabees 14, where Simon is recognized by the Romans as leader.
Isaiah 60:10: "And the children of foreigners will build your walls, and their kings will serve you; for in my furor I hurt you, but in my kindness I had mercy on you." This verse talks about how, despite having suffered because of God's wrath, the people will be helped by foreigners and their kings, which can be seen in 1 Maccabees 14 with the covenants that Simon establishes.
Proverbs 11:14: "Where there is no advice, projects dispersed, but in the multitude of counselors there is firmness." This verse talks about the importance of having wise counselors to make firm decisions, which is something Simon does in 1 Maccabees 14 by establishing alliances with other nations.
Jeremiah 31:33: "For this is the covenant that I will firm with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord, I shall put my law within, and I will write it into His heart; and I will be your God and they will be my people. " This verse talks about God's covenant with the people of Israel, which is a recurring theme in 1 Maccabees, especially regarding the defense of Jewish faith.
“A sua casa deve ser uma escada para o Céu”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
