"The navy of Phoenicia became a regular and very important part of the public power"[14265] of the Persian state.

Complete confidence was felt by their Persian masters in the fidelity, attachment, and hearty good-will of the Phoenician people.

Exceptional favour was shown them.

Not only were they allowed to maintain their native kings, their municipal administration, their national laws and religion, but they were granted exceptional honours and exceptional privileges and immunities.

The Great King maintained a park and royal residence in some portion of Phoenicia,[14266] probably in the vicinity of Sidon,[14267] and no doubt allowed his faithful subjects to bask occasionally in the sunshine of his presence.