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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.
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Wherefore now continue ye still to be faithful unto us, and we will well recompense you for the things ye do in our behalf,
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.