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15 The sanctuary he made splendid
    and multiplied its furnishings.

Alliance with Rome and Sparta. 16 When people in Rome and even in Sparta heard that Jonathan had died, they were deeply grieved.[a] 17 But when they heard that his brother Simon had become high priest in his place and was master of the territory and its cities,

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  1. 14:16 The embassy to Rome and Sparta was sent soon after Simon’s accession to power, and the replies were received before Demetrius’ expedition (vv. 1–3), probably in 142 B.C.