19
Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotus, and Mattathias, to make peace.
20
So when they had taken long advisement thereupon, and the captain had made the multitude acquainted therewith, and it appeared that they were all of one mind, they consented to the covenants,
21
And appointed a day to meet in together by themselves: and when the day came, and stools were set for either of them,
22
Judas placed armed men ready in convenient places, lest some treachery should be suddenly practised by the enemies: so they made a peaceable conference.
23
Now Nicanor abode in Jerusalem, and did no hurt, but sent away the people that came flocking unto him.
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