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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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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.
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We pardon any errors and offenses committed to this day. Plus, we cancel the crown tax that you owe. Whatever other tax has been collected in Jerusalem will not be collected any longer.