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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.
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.
9
As soon as I have regained control of my kingdom, I will confer upon you, your nation, and the Temple such great honors that the glory of your country will be evident to the whole world."
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.