1 Maccabees 14:47-49

Common English Bible

⁴⁷ Simon accepted and agreed to be high priest, to command and rule the Jews and the priests, and to protect them all. ⁴⁸ Also they gave orders to write this decision on bronze plates and to set them up in a public place in the sanctuary grounds. ⁴⁹ Finally, they were to place copies in the treasury so that Simon and his sons would have access to them.