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Simon also sent messengers to King Demetrius with a request to grant relief to the country, because Trypho had stolen many of their goods.
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King Demetrius sent a reply to this request, and wrote him a letter:
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King Demetrius. To Simon, the high priest and advisor of kings, and to the elders and nation of the Jews. Greetings!
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We have received the gold crown and the palm branch that you sent. We are ready to make a general peace with you and to write to our officials to grant you release from tribute.
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All the exemptions that we have made to you remain valid. Let the fortresses that you have built be in your possession.