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.
5. He prevailed to enlarge the city, and obtained glory in his conversation with the people: and enlarged the entrance of the house and the court.
6. He shone in his days as the morning star in the midst of a cloud, and as the moon at the full.