I have sent to the king my lord 5000 prisoners and ...

tribute-bearers.

The caravans of the king have been robbed in the field of Ajalon.

Let the king my lord know that I am not able to send a caravan to the king my lord according to thy instructions.

Behold, the king has established his name in the country of Jerusalem for ever, and he cannot forsake the territory of the city of Jerusalem .-- To the Secretary of the king my lord, Ebed-Tob thy servant.