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27 He confirmed him in the high-priesthood and in as many other honours as he had formerly had, and caused him to be reckoned among his chief[a] Friends. 28 Then Jonathan asked the king to free Judea and the three districts of Samaria[b] from tribute, and promised him three hundred talents. 29 The king consented, and wrote a letter to Jonathan about all these things; its contents were as follows:

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  1. 1 Maccabees 11:27 Gk first
  2. 1 Maccabees 11:28 Cn: Gk the three districts and Samaria

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