10
So they departed, and came with a great power into the land of Judea, where they sent messengers to Judas and his brethren with peaceable words deceitfully.
11
But they gave no heed to their words; for they saw that they were come with a great power.
12
Then did there assemble unto Alcimus and Bacchides a company of scribes, to require justice.
13
Now the Assideans were the first among the children of Israel that sought peace of them:
14
For said they, One that is a priest of the seed of Aaron is come with this army, and he will do us no wrong.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.