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Then Simon built up the strongholds in Judea, and fenced them about with high towers and great walls and gates and bars, and laid up victuals therein.
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Moreover Simon chose men and sent to King Demetrius to the end that he should give the land an immunity, because all that Trypho did was to despoil.
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Unto him King Demetrius answered and wrote in this manner:
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King Demetrius unto Simon the high priest and friend of kings, as also unto the elders and nation of the Jews, sendeth greeting:
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The golden crown and the scarlet robe which ye sent unto us we have received; and we are ready to make a steadfast peace with you, yea, and to write unto our officers to confirm the immunities which we have granted.
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