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No taxes shall be collected from any Jew anywhere in my kingdom on Sabbaths, New Moon Festivals, and other holy days. Furthermore, no taxes shall be collected three days before or after the major holy days.
32
I also give up my authority over the fort in Jerusalem and place it under the High Priest, who may station there anyone he wishes to guard it.
33
I freely grant release to all Jews who are prisoners of war anywhere in my kingdom. All of them will be exempt from taxes, even on their cattle.
34
No taxes shall be collected from any Jew anywhere in my kingdom on Sabbaths, New Moon Festivals, and other holy days. Furthermore, no taxes shall be collected three days before or after the major holy days.
35
No one has the right on any of these days to demand payment or to trouble you in any way.
36
"Jews may be enlisted in the royal army up to a total of 30,000 men, and they will receive the same pay as other royal troops.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.