11 He brought peaceand great joy to Israel.
12 Everyone rested unafraidbeneath their own grapevinesand fig trees;
13 troublemakers and enemy kingshad been crushed.
14 Simon helped the poorand obeyed the Law of Godby destroying outlawsand rebellious people.
15 He gave gifts to the templeand made it more glorious.
16 Cities as far away as Rome and Sparta mourned at the news of Jonathan's death.
17 But they were pleased that Jonathan's brother Simon had taken his place as high priest and ruler of Judea.