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"How did we manage to let Alexander get ahead of us? He has strengthened his position by making an alliance with the Jews.
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I also will write them a friendly letter offering high positions and gifts, so that they will support me."
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He wrote: "King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews, greetings.
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We are delighted to learn that you have kept your obligations under our treaty, remained loyal to us, and have not gone over to the side of our enemies.
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Now if you continue to remain loyal to us, we will reward you well.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.