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1 Maccabees 8:26-32 Common English Bible (CEB)

26. They will not give or supply grain, weapons, money, or ships to an enemy that makes war on them. This is Rome’s decision. And they will keep their obligations without compensation.

27. In the same way, if war comes first to the nation of the Jews, the Romans will willingly act as their allies, as the occasion may indicate to them.

28. They will not give to their enemies any grain, weapons, money, or ships, just as Rome has decided. And they will keep these obligations and do so without deceit.

29. On these terms, the Romans make a treaty with the Jewish people.

30. If after these terms are in effect and either party determines to add or delete anything, they will do so at their discretion. Any addition or deletion that they may make will be valid.

31. Regarding the bad things that King Demetrius is doing to them, we have written to him, "Why have you made your yoke so heavy on our friends and allies the Jews?

32. If they appeal now again for help against you, we will defend their rights and fight you on both sea and land."

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