1 It was Simon, the son of Onias, the great priest, Who in his life repaired the house, And in his days strengthened the temple:
2 And by him was built from the foundation the height of the double wall, The lofty underworks of the inclosure of the temple:
3 In his days the cistern of waters was diminished, The brazen vessel in compass as the sea.
4 It was he that took thought for his people that they should not fall, And fortified the city against besieging: