1. SIMON the high priest, the son of Onias, who in his life propped up the house, and in his days fortified the temple.
2. By him also the height of the temple was founded, the double building and the high walls of the temple.
3. In his days the wells of water flowed out, and they were filled as the sea above measure.
4. He took care of his nation, and delivered it from destruction.