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and that they have given an honourable reception to Simon's ambassadors, and, furthermore, (1 Maccabees 14, 39)
therefore he has confirmed him in the high-priestly office, has raised him to the rank of Friend and has showered great honours on him, also confirming him as their commander-in-chief, (1 Maccabees 14, 41)
he is to have personal charge of the sanctuary, and to be obeyed by all; all official documents in the country must be drawn up in his name; and he may assume the purple and may wear golden ornaments; (1 Maccabees 14, 43)
'Furthermore, it is against the law for any member of the public or of the priesthood to contravene any of these enactments or to contest his decisions, or to convene a meeting anywhere in the country without his permission, or to assume the purple or wear the golden brooch; (1 Maccabees 14, 44)
and that copies be deposited in the Treasury for Simon and his descendants.' (1 Maccabees 14, 49)
'Whereas certain scoundrels have seized control of the kingdom of our fathers, and I propose to claim back the kingdom so that I may re-establish it as it was before, and whereas I have accordingly recruited very large forces and fitted out warships, (1 Maccabees 15, 3)
'I now, therefore, confirm in your favour all remissions of taxes granted to you by the kings my predecessors, as well as the waiving of whatever presents they may have conceded. (1 Maccabees 15, 5)
I hereby authorise you to mint your own coinage as legal tender for your own country. (1 Maccabees 15, 6)
I declare Jerusalem and the sanctuary to be free; all the arms you have manufactured and the fortresses you have built and now occupy may remain yours. (1 Maccabees 15, 7)
All debts to the royal treasury, present or future, are cancelled henceforth in perpetuity. (1 Maccabees 15, 8)
Furthermore, when we have won back our kingdom, we shall bestow such great honour on yourself, your nation and the sanctuary as will make your glory known throughout the world.' (1 Maccabees 15, 9)
Antiochus pursued the usurper, who took refuge in Dora on the coast, (1 Maccabees 15, 11)
