Good News Translation
The land of Judea was at peace as long as Simon lived. During his entire reign, he used his position of power and influence to do what was good for his people, and they were always pleased with him as their ruler.

Contemporary English Version
The country was at peace while Simon ruled, because he worked for the good of the nation. Everyone was glad that he ruled, and they honored him for as long as he lived.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the land of Juda was at rest all the days of Simon, and he sought the good of his nation: and his power, and his glory pleased them well all his days.

And all the land of Juda was at rest all the days of Simon, and he sought the good of his nation: and his power, and his glory pleased them well all his days.

1 Maccabees 14:2
And Arsaces, the king of Persia and Media, heard that Demetrius was entered within his borders, and he sent one of his princes to take him alive, and bring him to him.

1 Maccabees 14:3
And he went, and defeated the army of Demetrius: and took him, and brought him to Arsaces, and he put him into custody.

1 Maccabees 14:5
And with all his glory he took Joppe for a haven, and made an entrance to the isles of the sea.

1 Maccabees 14:6
And he enlarged the bounds of his nation, and made himself master of the country.