OLD TESTAMENT

1 Maccabees 14:4

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The land had rest all the days of Simon. He sought the good of his nation. His authority and his honor was pleasing to them all his days.

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Verse 4. Days. Few princes have obtained such a character: for how shall they give content to all? Calmet.—Simon had governed two years in troubles, but henceforward enjoyed peace, till Sidetes disturbed it. Worthington.

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