1 Maccabees 13:27-29

Good News Translation

²⁷ Over the tomb of his father and his brothers Simon built a high monument that could be seen from a great distance. It was covered front and back with polished stone. ²⁸ He constructed seven pyramids side by side for his father, his mother, and his four brothers. ²⁹ For the pyramids he created a setting of tall columns on which there were carvings. Some of these carvings were of suits of armor and some were of ships. It was a monument to their victories, which travelers from overseas could visit.^[a]