33. And Simon built up the strongholds of Judea, fortifying them with high towers, and great walls, and gates and bars. And he placed provisions in the fortresses.
34. And Simon chose men, and he sent to king Demetrius, so that he would grant a remission to the region, for all that Trypho did was to carry out plundering.
35. And king Demetrius responded to this word, and he wrote a letter in this manner:
36. "King Demetrius to Simon, the high priest and friend of kings, and to the elders, and to the people of the Jews: greetings.