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So he sent a message to them in the following words: "King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews, greetings.
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Since you have kept your agreement with us and have continued your friendship with us, and have not sided with our enemies, we have heard of it and rejoiced.
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Now continue still to keep faith with us, and we will repay you with good for what you do for us.
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We will grant you many immunities and give you gifts.
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"I now free you and exempt all the Jews from payment of tribute and salt tax and crown levies,
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