Talált 19332 Eredmények: És
In his days, the Jews managed to root out the pagans from their land, especially from the city of David, Jerusalem, where they had built a Citadel from which they went out to profane the surroundings of the temple and to violate its holiness. (1 Maccabees 14, 36)
And for this, King Demetrius confirmed him in his office as High Priest, (1 Maccabees 14, 38)
made him one of his Friends and bestowed high honors on him, (1 Maccabees 14, 39)
for he had heard that the Romans had considered the Jews their friends, allies and brothers, and had received Simon's envoy with honor. (1 Maccabees 14, 40)
The king also took into account that the Jews and the priests had agreed that Simon be their leader and High Priest until a prophet worthy of trust appeared. (1 Maccabees 14, 41)
They wanted him to be their general and take charge of the Holy Place, and to appoint men to supervise the works, to administer the country, the army and the fortresses. (1 Maccabees 14, 42)
None of the people or the priests shall be allowed to act contrary to these provisions or contradict his orders, or convene a public assembly without his consent, or be clothed in purple, or wear the golden brooch. (1 Maccabees 14, 44)
Whoever opposes these decisions or violates any of these shall be liable to punishment. (1 Maccabees 14, 45)
All the people agreed to grant Simon the right to act in accordance with these provisions. (1 Maccabees 14, 46)
And Simon accepted and agreed to assume the office of High Priest and to be the general and leader of the Jews and of the priests, and to preside over all. (1 Maccabees 14, 47)
and that copies be deposited in the Temple treasury and made available to Simon and his sons." (1 Maccabees 14, 49)
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)
