1-2 Trypho got together a large army to invade Judea and destroy it. The Jews were terrified when they heard what he was up to. But Simon went to Jerusalem, where he called the people together
3 and encouraged everyone by saying:You know the wonderful things my family has done for the Law of Moses and our temple. You've heard how my brothers and I suffered in the wars
4 and how they died fighting for our people.I'm the only one in my family left alive.
5 But in these troubled times I'm ready to die for our people, just as my brothers did.