1 Maccabees 10:26
King James VersionSource notes
“Whereas ye have kept covenants with us, and continued in our friendship, not joining yourselves with our enemies, we have heard hereof, and are glad.”
Context
23What have we done, that Alexander hath prevented us in making amity with the Jews to strengthen himself?
24I also will write unto them words of encouragement, and promise them dignities and gifts, that I may have their aid.
25He sent unto them therefore to this effect: King Demetrius unto the people of the Jews sendeth greeting:
26Whereas ye have kept covenants with us, and continued in our friendship, not joining yourselves with our enemies, we have heard hereof, and are glad.
27Wherefore now continue ye still to be faithful unto us, and we will well recompense you for the things ye do in our behalf,
28And will grant you many immunities, and give you rewards.
29And now do I free you, and for your sake I release all the Jews, from tributes, and from the customs of salt, and from crown taxes,