18
However, when Nicanor heard how bravely and courageously Judas and his men were fighting for their country, he decided not to settle the matter in battle.
16
Then Judas, their leader, gave the orders, and they immediately marched out to engage the enemy in battle near the village of Adasa.
17
Judas' brother Simon was fighting Nicanor but was gradually losing the battle because of an unexpected move on the part of the enemy.
18
However, when Nicanor heard how bravely and courageously Judas and his men were fighting for their country, he decided not to settle the matter in battle.
19
Instead, he sent Posidonius, Theodotus, and Mattathias to make a treaty with the Jews.
20
After the terms of the treaty had been worked out in detail, Nicanor informed his troops, and they unanimously agreed.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.