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for he went to the king at Ptolemais, taking silver and gold and clothing and numerous other gifts. And he won his favor.
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Although certain lawless men of his nation kept making complaints against him,
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the king treated him as his predecessors had treated him; he exalted him in the presence of all his friends.
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He confirmed him in the high priesthood and in as many other honors as he had formerly had, and made him to be regarded as one of his chief friends.
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Then Jonathan asked the king to free Judea and the three districts of Samaria from tribute, and promised him three hundred talents.
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