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The Maccabee consented to Lysias' proposals, thinking it was best for all involved. Whatever the Maccabee presented in writing to Lysias concerning the Jews, the king granted.
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Showing intelligence, Lysias pondered the reality of this defeat and realized that the Hebrews, assisted by God's power, couldn't be defeated. So he sent a messenger
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and persuaded them to come to a just settlement in all issues concerning civil rights. He also persuaded them that he would convince the king to become their friend.
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The Maccabee consented to Lysias' proposals, thinking it was best for all involved. Whatever the Maccabee presented in writing to Lysias concerning the Jews, the king granted.
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Lysias to the Jewish community. Greetings! John and Absalom, the men you sent, gave me the administrative document copied below and made a request concerning its contents.