1 Maccabees 11:27-29
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
27 He confirmed him in the high priesthood and in the other honors he had previously held, and had him enrolled among his Chief Friends.
28 Jonathan asked the king to exempt Judea and the three districts of Samaria from tribute, promising him in return three hundred talents.(A) 29 The king agreed and wrote a letter to Jonathan about all these matters as follows:
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