4. And all the land of Juda was at rest all the days of Simon, and he sought the good of his nation: and his power, and his glory pleased them well all his days.
5. And with all his glory he took Joppe for a haven, and made an entrance to the isles of the sea.
6. And he enlarged the bounds of his nation, and made himself master of the country.
7. And he gathered together a great number of captives, and had the dominion of Gazara, and of Bethsura, and of the castle: and took away all uncleanness out of it and there was none that resisted him.