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.
5 He prevailed, so as to enlarge the city. And he obtained glory by his behavior among the people. And he enlarged the entrance of the house and of the atrium.
6 He shined in his days like the morning star through the midst of a cloud, and like the full moon.
7 And he shined forth in the temple of God in this manner: like the sun when it shines brightly,