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John and Absalom, who were sent from you, having delivered the document written below, made request concerning the things written therein.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 17. Delivering; (Syr.) but Greek has, “seeing the oracle subscribed, (or underwritten) made a petition concerning the things declared in it.” Bible.—Kings’ decrees were often styled oracles; and this might contain leave for Lysias to treat with the Jews, (Grot.) or the last injunction of Epiphanes, (Calmet. 9:19) or the resolution of Judas. Calmet.
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