28 And Jonathan requested of the king that he would make Judea free from tribute, along with the three provinces and the country of Samaria, and promised him three hundred talents. (WEB) 29 The king consented, and wrote letters to Jonathan concerning all these things as follows: (WEB) 30 “King Demetrius to his brother Jonathan, and to the nation of the Jews, greetings. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 11:28–30
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1 Maccabees 11:41–43
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1 Maccabees 12:4–6
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