14
and persuaded them to come to a just settlement in all issues concerning civil rights. He also persuaded them that he would convince the king to become their friend.
12
Most of them escaped wounded and naked, while Lysias himself escaped by disgracefully running away.
13
Showing intelligence, Lysias pondered the reality of this defeat and realized that the Hebrews, assisted by God's power, couldn't be defeated. So he sent a messenger
14
and persuaded them to come to a just settlement in all issues concerning civil rights. He also persuaded them that he would convince the king to become their friend.
15
The Maccabee consented to Lysias' proposals, thinking it was best for all involved. Whatever the Maccabee presented in writing to Lysias concerning the Jews, the king granted.