1. Simon, the high priest, son of Onias: in his life, he propped up the house, and in his days, he strengthened the temple.
2. Even the height of the temple was established by him: the double building and the high walls of the temple.
3. In his days, waters flowed out from the wells, and these were full beyond measure, like the sea.
4. He cared for his nation, and he freed it from perdition.