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and persuaded them to settle everything on just terms, promising that he would persuade the king, constraining him to be their friend.
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Maccabeus, having regard for the common good, agreed to all that Lysias urged. For the king granted every request in behalf of the Jews which Maccabeus delivered to Lysias in writing.
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The letter written to the Jews by Lysias was to this effect: "Lysias to the people of the Jews, greeting.
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John and Absalom, who were sent by you, have delivered your signed communication and have asked about the matters indicated therein.
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I have informed the king of everything that needed to be brought before him, and he has agreed to what was possible.