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.
21
Then a day was set on which the leaders would meet in private. Ceremonial chairs were brought out from each camp and set up.
22
Judas had taken the precaution of placing battle-ready troops in strategic places, in case of sudden treachery on the part of the enemy. But the two leaders had a friendly meeting.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.