15 Then Maccabeus assented to the request of Lysias, considering it useful in every way. And whatever Maccabeus wrote to Lysias, concerning the Jews, the king consented to it.
16 For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, which, indeed, were composed in this way: 'Lysias, to the people of the Jews: greetings.
17 John and Absalom, who had been sent from you to deliver your writings, requested that I would implement these things that were signified by them.
18 Therefore, whatever things could be brought before the king, I have presented them. And he has conceded to those things that are permitted.
19 If, therefore, you will keep yourselves faithful in these matters, then, from now on, I will endeavor to be a cause of your good.
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