37
The golden crown and the palm branch, which you sent, we have received. We are ready to make a steadfast peace with you, yes, and to write to our officers to release you from tribute.
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Verse 37. Palm; bahem, “a precious chain.” Worthington.—Greek bainen, which Grotius thinks is derived from bais, a palm branch. Calmet. John 12:13.—It was probably of gold, ( Menochius.) like that offered by Alcimus. 2 B. 14:4. Some suppose that a collar or garment, adorned with gold and representations of palm branches, may be meant; such as that which was presented by the Romans to Masinissa. Livy iii. B. x.—Syriac translates, “a robe.”
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