The Jews and their priests have resolved that Simon should be their leader and high priest forever, until a trustworthy prophet should arise. ” ​ — 1 Maccabees 14: 38 - 41 (a historical book found in the Apocrypha).
( 1. Makabeju 14: 38 — 41.) ( 1. Makabeju grāmata ir vēsturiska grāmata, kas ietilpst apokrifos.)