1 Maccabees 10:27-29
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
27 Continue, therefore, to keep faith with us, and we will reward you with favors in return for what you do in our behalf. 28 We will grant you many exemptions and will bestow gifts on you.
29 (A)“I now free you and exempt all the Jews from the tribute, the salt tax, and the crown levies.
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