24 But if war arise for Romel first, mor for any of their confederates in all their dominionm, 25 the nation of the Jews shall help them as confederates as the occasion shall prescribe nto themn, 26 with all their heart; and unto othem that make waro they (i.e. the Jews) pshall not givep, neither supply, food, arms, money, or ships, as it hath seemed good unto Rome; and they (i.e. the Jews) shall observe their obligations, receiving nothing (in the way of a bribe). qIn the same mannerq, 27 moreover, if war come firstr upon the nation of the Jews, the Romans shall help them as confederates with all their soul, 28 as the occasion shall prescribe to them; and to them that are confederatess there shall not be given corn, arms, money, tor shipst, as it hath seemed good unto Romeu; and they shall observe these obligations, and that without deceit.’ 29 xAccording to these words have the Romans made (a treaty) with the people of the Jews.