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Then Machabeus consented to the request of Lysias, providing for the common Food in all things, and whatsoever Machabeus wrote to Lysias concerning the Jews, the king allowed of.
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For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, to this effect: Lysias to the people of the Jews, greeting.
17
John and Abesalom who were sent from you, delivering your writings, re- quested that I would accomplish those things which were signified by them.
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Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted.
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If therefore you will keep yourselves loyal in affairs, hereafter also I will endeavour to be a means of your good.