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After three days Sha'ul called a meeting of the local Jewish leaders. When they had gathered, he said to them: "Brothers, although I have done nothing against either our people or the traditions of our fathers, I was made a prisoner in Yerushalayim and handed over to the Romans.
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They examined me and were ready to release me, because I had done nothing to justify a death sentence.
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But when the Judeans objected, I was forced to appeal to the Emperor - not that I had any charge to make against my own people.
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This is why I have asked to see you and speak with you, for it is because of the hope of Isra'el that I have this chain around me."