37 The golden crown and the palm branch, which you sent, we have received. We are ready to make a steadfast peace with you, yes, and to write to our officers to release you from tribute. (WEB) 38 Whatever things we confirmed to you, they are confirmed. The strongholds, which you have built, let them be your own. (WEB) 39 As for any oversights and faults committed to this day, we forgive them, and the crown tax which you owed us. If there were any other tax collected in Jerusalem, let it be collected no longer. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 13:37–39
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1 Maccabees 15:29–31
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1 Maccabees 11:49–51
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2 Maccabees 11:25–27
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1 Maccabees 12:22–24
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