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1 Maccabees 15:3-5
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3 Whereas certain scoundrels have seized control of the kingdom of my ancestors, I intend to assert my claim to it so that I may restore it to its former state. I have recruited a large force of mercenaries and have equipped warships. 4 My intention is to land in my country and take revenge on those who have ravaged my kingdom and laid waste many of its cities.

5 “Therefore, I now confirm all the tax exemptions that the kings who preceded me granted to you and any other privileges that they conferred upon you.

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