4
I plan to invade the land and to attack those who have destroyed many of the towns and ruined the country.
5
"Now therefore, I confirm all exemptions from taxes and payments granted you by former kings.
6
I authorize you to mint your own coins as legal currency in your own country.
7
Jerusalem and the Temple shall be free of taxation. All the weapons that you have manufactured and the defenses you have built and now occupy shall remain yours.
8
In addition, all debts now owed to the royal treasury, or which may in the future fall due, are permanently canceled.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.