Good News Bible Anglicised

1 Maccabees 10:34-36 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

34. No taxes shall be collected from any Jew anywhere in my kingdom on Sabbaths, New Moon Festivals, and other holy days. Furthermore, no taxes shall be collected three days before or after the major holy days.

35. No one has the right on any of these days to demand payment or to trouble you in any way.

36. “Jews may be enlisted in the royal army up to a total of 30,000 men, and they will receive the same pay as other royal troops.