Add parallel Print Page Options

52 Simon[a] decreed that every year they should celebrate this day with rejoicing. He strengthened the fortifications of the temple hill alongside the citadel, and he and his men lived there. 53 Simon saw that his son John had reached manhood, and so he made him commander of all the forces; and he lived at Gazara.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Maccabees 13:52 Gk He

Bible Gateway Recommends

NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Eucalyptus--Softcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Eucalyptus--Softcover
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $16.99
Save: $8.00 (32%)
NRSV LIVE Bible for Teens, Catholic Edition
NRSV LIVE Bible for Teens, Catholic Edition
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $26.99
Save: $13.00 (33%)