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1 Maccabees 7
1 Maccabees 7:29
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When he came to Judas, they exchanged polite greetings, but Judas' enemies were ready to kidnap him.
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1 Maccabees 7:29 In-Context
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Nicanor came to Jerusalem with a big army. He tried to trick Judas and his brothers by sending peace offers. He said,
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"There need not be any quarrel between you and me. I will come to you with a small escort for a friendly private conversation."
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When he came to Judas, they exchanged polite greetings, but Judas' enemies were ready to kidnap him.
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When Judas learned that Nicanor's visit was part of a plot against him, he was afraid and decided not to meet him again.
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Nicanor realized that his plan had been discovered, so he left Jerusalem to meet Judas in battle near Capharsalama.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.