4 moreover I plan to land in the country, that I may punish those who have destroyed our country, and those who have made many cities in the kingdom desolate; (WEB) 5 now therefore I confirm to you all the tax remissions which the kings who were before me remitted to you, and whatever gifts besides they remitted to you, (WEB) 6 and I permit you to coin money for your country with your own stamp, (WEB)
1 Maccabees 15:4–6
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2 Maccabees 11:24–26
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1 Maccabees 10:51–53
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1 Maccabees 10:27–29
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2 Maccabees 11:34–36
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