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Whereof when Demetrius heard, he was very sorry, and said,
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What have we done, that Alexander hath prevented us in making amity with the Jews to strengthen himself?
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I also will write unto them words of encouragement, and promise them dignities and gifts, that I may have their aid.
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He sent unto them therefore to this effect: King Demetrius unto the people of the Jews sendeth greeting:
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Whereas ye have kept covenants with us, and continued in our friendship, not joining yourselves with our enemies, we have heard hereof, and are glad.