17
Hereupon Simon, albeit he perceived that they spoke deceitfully unto him, yet sent he the money and the children, lest perhaps he should procure for himself great hatred from the people,
15
Whereas we have Jonathan thy brother in custody, it is for money that he owes unto the king's treasury, concerning the business that was committed unto him.
16
Therefore now send a hundred talents of silver and two of his sons as hostages, that when he is at liberty he may not revolt from us, and we will let him go.
17
Hereupon Simon, albeit he perceived that they spoke deceitfully unto him, yet sent he the money and the children, lest perhaps he should procure for himself great hatred from the people,
18
who might say, Because I sent him not the money and the children, therefore is Jonathan dead.
19
So he sent them the children and the hundred talents. However Trypho dissembled, neither would he let Jonathan go.
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