3. The general went forth and attacked the army of Demetrius; he captured him and brought him to Arsaces, who put him under guard.
4. The land was at rest all the days of Simon,who sought the good of his nation.His rule delighted his peopleand his glory all his days.
5. As his crowning glory he took Joppa for a portand made it a gateway to the isles of the sea.
6. He enlarged the borders of his nationand gained control of the country.
7. He took many prisoners of warand made himself master of Gazara, Beth-zur, and the citadel.He cleansed the citadel of its impurities;there was no one to withstand him.