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He sent unto them therefore to this effect: King Demetrius unto the people of the Jews sendeth greeting:
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Whereas ye have kept covenants with us, and continued in our friendship, not joining yourselves with our enemies, we have heard hereof, and are glad.
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Wherefore now continue ye still to be faithful unto us, and we will well recompense you for the things ye do in our behalf,
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And will grant you many immunities, and give you rewards.
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And now do I free you, and for your sake I release all the Jews, from tributes, and from the customs of salt, and from crown taxes,