Homage Rendered to Simon.

When the people heard an account of these events, they said, "How can we possibly thank Simon and his sons? He and his brothers and the house of his father have stood firm and repulsed the enemies of Israel, ensuring the nation's freedom." Therefore, they engraved an inscription on bronze tablets and affixed them to pillars on Mount Zion.

The following is a copy of the inscription:

       "On the eighteenth day of Elul, in the year one hundred and seventy-two, the third year of the high priesthood of Simon, in Asaramel, in a great assembly of the priests and the people and the rulers of the nation and the elders of the country, the following resolution was approved:

       " 'Because wars were a frequent occurrence in our country, Simon, the son of Mattathias, a priest of the line of Joarib, and his brothers have placed their lives in jeopardy by confronting the enemies of their nation, so that their sanctuary and the law might be preserved, and in this way they have brought great glory to their nation. After Jonathan had rallied his nation and become their high priest, he was gathered to his ancestors. When enemies resolved to invade and to devastate their country and to lay hands on their sanctuary, Simon next came forward to fight for his nation, spending a large portion of his personal wealth to equip the soldiers of his nation and pay their wages. He fortified the towns of Judea, including Beth-zur on the Judean frontier, a location that had formerly been used by the enemy to store their arms, and he stationed there a garrison of Jewish soldiers. He also fortified Joppa by the sea and Gazara on the border of Azotus, formerly occupied by the enemy. He resettled Jews there and provided them with everything that was necessary for their restoration.

       " 'When the people recognized Simon's loyalty and the glory that he was determined to win for his nation, they made him their leader and high priest because of everything he had accomplished and for the loyalty and justice he had maintained toward his nation, as in every possible way he sought to exalt his people.

       " 'In his time and under his leadership the Gentiles were driven out of their country, including those in the City of David in Jerusalem who had built for themselves a citadel from which they used to sally forth and defile the environs of the sanctuary and do grave damage to the state of its purity. He installed Jewish soldiers in this citadel and fortified it for the greater security of the land and the city, and he also heightened the walls of Jerusalem. As a result of all this, King Demetrius confirmed him in the office of high priest, made him one of his Friends, and conferred the highest honors on him. For he had heard that the Romans were addressing the Jews as friends and allies and brothers, and that they had received Simon's envoys with great honor.

       " 'The Jewish people and their priests have therefore resolved that Simon is to be their permanent leader and high priest until a true prophet shall appear. He is to act as their governor and to have complete charge of the sanctuary and its functions, and in addition the supervision of the country, its weapons, and its strongholds, and is to be obeyed by all the people. All contracts made in the country are to be written in his name. He shall be entitled to be clothed in royal purple and to wear gold ornamentation.

       " 'None of the people or the priests are to have the lawful authorization to nullify any of these decisions, or to oppose any of his commands, or to convene an assembly in the country without his permission, or to be clothed in royal purple or wear a gold brooch. Whoever acts in opposition to these decisions or rejects any of them is to be liable to punishment.

       " 'All of the people have agreed to grant Simon the authority to act in accordance with these decisions. Simon has accepted and has agreed to serve as high priest, to be commander and ethnarch of the Jews and the priests, and to be the protector of them all.' "

       It was decreed that this inscription should be engraved on bronze tablets and placed in a conspicuous place in the precincts of the temple, and that copies of it were to be deposited in the treasury, where they would be in the keeping of Simon and his sons.

1ST MACCABEES: CHAPTER 14, VERSES 25 - 49

Antiochus VII Recognizes Simon's Titles.

Antiochus, the son of King Demetrius, sent a letter from the islands of the sea to Simon, the priest and ethnarch of the Jews, and to the entire nation. It read as follows:

       "King Antiochus sends greetings to Simon, the priest and ethnarch of the Jews, and to the Jewish nation. Whereas certain scoundrels have seized control of the kingdom of my ancestors, I intend to assert my claim to it so that I may restore it to its former state. I have recruited a large force of mercenaries and have equipped warships. My intention is to land in my country and take revenge on those who have ravaged my kingdom and laid waste many of its cities.

       "Therefore, I now confirm all the tax exemptions that the kings who preceded me granted to you and any other privileges that they conferred upon you. I authorize you to mint your own coinage as money for your country. Jerusalem and its temple are to be free. All the weapons you have prepared and all the strongholds you have built and now occupy shall remain in your hands. All debts you now owe to the royal treasury and any such future debts shall be canceled from this time forward forever. When we again gain control of our kingdom, we shall bestow the highest possible honors on you and your nation and the temple, so that your glory will be manifest to the entire world."

1ST MACCABEES: CHAPTER 15, VERSES 1 - 9

Antiochus VII Besieges Trypho at Dor.

In the year one hundred and seventy-four, Antiochus invaded the land of his ancestors, and all the troops rallied to him, leaving Trypho with only a few supporters. With Antiochus in full pursuit, Trypho fled to Dor, which borders the sea, for he now comprehended how desperate his situation was inasmuch as his troops had deserted him. Antiochus encamped opposite Dor with one hundred and twenty thousand infantry and eight thousand cavalry. He surrounded the town while his ships intensified the blockade from the sea. He thus put pressure on the town from land and sea, and he permitted no one to leave or to enter it.

1ST MACCABEES: CHAPTER 15, VERSES 10 - 14

Rome Issues an Edict in Favor of the Jews.

In the meantime, Numenius and his companions arrived from Rome with letters such as this addressed to the various kings and nations:

       "Lucius, the consul of the Romans, sends greetings to King Ptolemy. Envoys from the Jews, our friends and allies, have come to us to renew our original treaty of friendship and alliance. They were sent by Simon the high priest and the Jewish people, and they brought with them a gold shield weighing one thousand minas. Therefore, we have decided to write to various kings and countries with the edict that they are not to seek to harm them or to wage war against them or their cities or their country, and that they are not to enter into an alliance with those who war against them. We have decided to accept the shield from them. Therefore, if any rebels have fled to you from their country, you are to hand them over to Simon the high priest so that he may punish them according to their law."

       The consul sent the same message to King Demetrius, to Attalus, Ariarthes, and Arsaces, and to the following countries: Sampsames, Sparta, Delos, Myndos, Sicyon, Caria, Samos, Pamphylia, Lycia, Halicarnassus, Rhodes, Phaselis, Cos, Side, Aradus, Gortyna, Cnidus, Cyprus, and Cyrene. A copy of the letter was also sent to Simon the high priest.

1ST MACCABEES: CHAPTER 15, VERSES 15 - 24

Antiochus Gives Simon an Ultimatum.

       King Antiochus besieged Dor for a second time, continuously assaulting it with his troops and the siege-machines he had constructed. He blockaded Trypho, preventing any movement either into or out of the town. Simon sent to Antiochus two thousand picked men to support him together with silver and gold and a great amount of military equipment. However, Antiochus refused to accept his aid. Instead, he broke all the agreements he had previously drawn up with Simon and became estranged from him.

       Antiochus sent Athenobius, one of his Friends, to confer with Simon and say: "You are occupying Joppa and Gazara and the citadel in Jerusalem, cities that are part of my kingdom. You have laid waste their territories, done immense damage to the country, and seized control of many places in my kingdom. Therefore, either hand over the cities you have seized and relinquish the tribute money you have exacted from the places you have conquered beyond the frontier of Judea, or else pay me five hundred talents of silver for the devastation you have caused and another five hundred talents to compensate for the tribute money of the cities. If you refuse to do this, we will come and make war on you."

       So Anthenobius, the king's Friend, came to Jerusalem and was astounded upon observing the magnificence of Simon's court, the gold and silver vessels on his sideboard, and the rich display of his wealth. When he delivered the king's message to him, Simon said to him in reply:

       "We have neither taken foreign land nor seized possession of the property of others. We have merely reclaimed our ancestral heritage that for a period of time had been unjustly seized by our enemies. Now that we have the opportunity, we fully intend to maintain possession of the heritage of our ancestors. As regards Joppa and Gazara, which you demand, these towns were causing great damage among our people and in our land. However, we are willing to pay you one hundred talents for these cities."

       Athenobius offered no response, but he returned to the king filled with wrath. When he reported to him what Simon had said and described the splendor of Simon and of everything he had seen, the king was enraged.

1ST MACCABEES: CHAPTER 15, VERSES 25 - 36

The Syrian Army Invades Judea.

Meanwhile Trypho boarded a ship and escaped to Orthosia. Then the king appointed Cendebeus as commander-in-chief of the coastal region and gave him infantry and calvary forces. He ordered him to deploy his troops against Judea, to rebuild Kedron and fortify its gates, and to make war on the Jewish people while the king himself continued his pursuit of Trypho. When Cendebeus arrived in Jamnia, he began to harass the people and to invade Judea, taking prisoners and slaying them. He rebuilt Kedron and stationed cavalry and infantry there so that they could go forth and patrol the roads of Judea, as the king had ordered.

1ST MACCABEES: CHAPTER 15, VERSES 37 - 41

Simon's Sons Repulse the Invader.

John then went up from Gazara and reported to Simon his father what Cendebeus was doing. Simon summoned his two oldest sons, Judas and John, and said to them, "My brothers and I and my father's house have fought the battles of Israel from our youth until today, and on many occasions we were successful in saving Israel. Now I am old, but by the mercy of Heaven you have achieved maturity. Take my place and my brother's, and go out and fight for our nation. And may the help of Heaven be with you."

       John then selected twenty thousand of the country's infantry and calvary, and they marched against Cendebeus. After spending the night at Modein, they marched into the plain early in the morning, where a large force of infantry and cavalry was waiting to attack them, with a stream lying between the two armies. John and his troops lined up in position facing them. When he realized that his soldiers were afraid to cross the stream, John himself crossed over first. On seeing this, his men followed him across. Then he divided his army into two sections, with the cavalry centered between them, for the cavalry of the enemy were very numerous. They sounded the trumpets, and Cendebeus and his army were put to flight. Many of them fell wounded, and the rest fled to the refuge in the stronghold. Judas, the brother of John, fell wounded, but John pursued them until Cendebeus reached Kedron, which he had rebuilt. When some of the enemy fled to the towers on the plain of Azotus, John set fire to these towers, and about two thousand of the enemy perished. He then returned safely to Judea.

1ST MACCABEES: CHAPTER 16, VERSES 1 - 10

Simon Assassinated by His Son-in-Law.

Ptolemy, the son of Abubus, had been appointed governor of the plain of Jericho, and he possessed a great amount of silver and gold, for he was the son-in-law of the high priest. However, he became ambitious, determining to gain control of the country, and he therefore made treacherous plans to do away with Simon and his sons.

       Simon, who was inspecting the towns of the country and attending to their needs, went down to Jericho with his sons Mattathias and Judas in the year one hundred and seventy-seven, in the eleventh month, which is the month of Shebat. The son of Abubus received them treacherously at the small fortress called Dok, which he had built. He entertained them at a sumptuous banquet, while his men were concealed in nearby hiding places. When Simon and his sons were drunk, Ptolemy and his men rose up and seized their weapons. Rushing against Simon in the banquet hall, they killed him and his two sons and some of his servants. By this act of vicious treachery he returned evil for good.

       Then Ptolemy wrote a report about his deed and forwarded it to the king, asking that troops be sent to aid him and that the country and its towns be placed under his rule. He sent some troops to Gazara to do away with John, and he wrote letters to his military commanders inviting them to come to him so that he might reward them with silver, gold, and gifts. He also sent other troops to seize control of Jerusalem and the temple mount. However, someone ran ahead and reported to John at Gazara that his father and his brothers had been murdered and that Ptolemy was sending men to kill him too. On hearing this, John was greatly shocked. When the men came to kill him, he had them arrested and put to death, for he had been forewarned of their mission to destroy him.

       The rest of the history of John and his wars and the brave deeds that he performed, the walls he built, and the rest of his achievements are recorded in the annals of his high priesthood from the time when he succeeded his father as high priest.

1ST MACCABEES: CHAPTER 16, VERSES 11 - 24

The Word of The Lord/GOD's Judgment

6:41 a.m. Central Standard Time, January 21st, 2025

The Word of The Lord concerning the Nephilim Extra-Terrestrials, Satan's Matrix and the rebellion of the Kingdom of Satan and GOD's Judgment upon them.

"I shall Destroy them!" Says The Lord GOD Almighty. "I shall totally annihilate them!" Says The Lord of Hosts. "I shall bring them to utter destruction and totally annihilate them upon the earth. They shall be no more. I will absolutely destroy them forever and Eternity." Says The Lord Jesus Christ. "I will stop them and all of their evil. I will put an end to their wickedness." Says The Lord GOD Almighty, The Lord of Hosts. "I will destroy Satan's Matrix throughout the earth and save the world through My Grace & Mercy. I will bring salvation to the earth and save My People. They will no longer be tormented by the Nephilim Extra-Terrestrials or persecuted & oppressed by them any longer. No longer will they (the Nephilim Extra-Terrestrials) stalk you and harass you. No longer will they persecute you or torment you. They shall not oppress you or attack you any longer. They shall not survey you or spie {spy} on you or eavesdrop or analyze you ever again. They shall not see you nor find you! They shall not hear you or study you ever again. They shall not copy you or mock you or steal from you ever. They shall not deceive you or manipulate you or confuse you or infuriate you ever again. They shall not torment you day & night. They shall not ridicule you every day and every night. They shall not repeat their words to you every day and every night. They shall lie about you no longer. Their accusations are false! They shall no longer accuse you day & night! They cannot fight! And their threats shall come upon themselves! They shall be totally destroyed! There shall be no remnant of them! They shall be absolutely annihilated from the earth, from all existence, forever and Eternity! They shall no longer oppose Me or My Will! They shall no longer impersonate Me or any of My People! They shall not attempt to deceive Me or deceive you any longer! For you are stronger. I am with you! And you are with Me! I will help you. I will cover you. I shall protect you! You are My son. I am your Father. You are My People. I AM your GOD. Come to Me for all that you need and you will have plenty. Trust in Me and I will rescue you. I will deliver you from all trouble. I will rescue you from all enemies. I will protect you from all evil. I will Bless you and Prosper you! I will anoint you and make you holy. For you are Mine! I belong to you and you belong to Me. I shall cover you in My Grace & Mercy. I shall protect you and be with you always. You shall remain with Me and in Me. And I shall remain with you and in you. No one shall ridicule you any longer for I shall make you stronger by My Will & Purpose. I shall reside in you and no one shall share you with Me. I shall be the only one to lead you and guide you and you shall listen only to Me. You shall be a friend to Me and I shall Be a guide to you. You shall Follow Me and I shall lead you. You shall walk with Me and Live with Me on green pastures, in paradise, in the garden of GOD. I shall lead you to be with Me for All Eternity in My Heavenly Kingdom you shall reign with Me as King and My son of Prophecy! You are My son and I Am your King. You shall reign with Me for All Eternity! For I Am The King of Kings and The Lord of Lords! I Am The Beginning and The End. And you are My Friend. I Love you! I cherish you. And I will Always be with you till the very end." The Word of GOD for The People of GOD. Given through The Prophet of GOD! I, Albert LeRoy Jones! In Jesus Name it is Proclaimed! Amen! in Jesus Name! Amen! Written on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 between the hour of 6:41 a.m. and 7:34 a.m., Central Standard Time in Memphis, Tennessee. I, Albert LeRoy Jones, testify to this Word of The Lord concerning me and my struggle with the enemy and The Lord Jesus Christ Helping me. Glory Hallelujah! Amen! - 7:37 a.m.

Albert LeRoy Jones

Published at 8:17 a.m., Central Standard Time, on January 21st, 2025.

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Inquiry of The Lord Concerning Los Angeles

Monday morning, January 13th, 2025, 6:52 a.m. (Central Standard Time).

As I laid in bed, early Monday morning, I pondered in my mind the reason for the current disaster in the city of Los Angeles and the Southern California area and whether or not this is the judgement of GOD Almighty (The GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob). So at 6:45 a.m. (Central Standard Time) on Monday morning, January 13th, 2025, The Lord Jesus Christ got me out of bed to write down my inquiry of The Lord and what He has to say about the current calamity in the city of Los Angeles and the Southern California area. I inquired of The Lord Jesus Christ, 'Is the current destruction in the city of Los Angeles, California due to the sin of the people and because of Hollywood/the entertainment industry?' "Of course!" Says The Lord GOD Almighty Jesus Christ. "For they do not love Me and they have slandered Me, mocked Me, ridiculed Me, accused Me, abuse Me, use My Name in vain, cursed Me, laugh at Me, attack Me and persecute Me! They are loathsome against My Will! They have malice against Me! They hate Me & My Will! They hate My Church and My People. They persecute Us! They are against Us! They are against My Will & Purpose! They are against Me & My Word, The Word of GOD! The fire was set by their enemy though My Judgement allowed it. For this is the time of Wrath that is destined for the world against all of the enemies of GOD (The GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob). Labor Pains shall continue to increase upon the earth although the world's so called {so-called} experts will continue to blame these judgements on the so called "climate change." So the climate will change for them. For the entire world! In every way! For they even fail to acknowledge that it is My judgement upon the world for their sin and for going against Me & My Will! For the end result of sin is death! And if they do not repent from their sin and turn to follow Me then they shall all perish. They shall die in their sin! For I am The Way, The Truth and The Life. The Only Way to Salvation & Eternal Life is through Me, The Lord & Savior of the world, Jesus Christ! I Am The Alpha & The Omega, The Beginning and The End. Anyone who turns to Me will have Life and Life more abundantly! Then I will Heal them and their land and all of their afflictions and sorrows. I will restore their soul and their fortune. I will give them treasure in Heaven, in GOD's Kingdom! I, The Lord Jesus Christ, will be their GOD and they will be My People. If they repent and follow Me, The Lord Jesus Christ, their One & Only Savior & Lord, I will do all these things for them and they shall Live & Prosper as My People." The Word of GOD for the People of GOD, given through The Prophet of GOD, I, Albert LeRoy Jones, in Jesus Christ Mighty & Magnificent, Wonderful, Beautiful and Powerful Name It is Proclaimed! Glory Hallelujah! Amen & Amen! Jesus Christ is Lord! Amen!

Published at 8:18 a.m. (Central Standard Time) on Monday, January 13th, 2025, by Albert LeRoy Jones.

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