20
When the terms had been fully considered, and the leader had informed the people, and it had appeared that they were of one mind, they agreed to the covenant.
18
Nevertheless Nicanor, hearing of the valor of Judas and his men and their courage in battle for their country, shrank from deciding the issue by bloodshed.
19
Therefore he sent Posidonius and Theodotus and Mattathias to give and receive pledges of friendship.
20
When the terms had been fully considered, and the leader had informed the people, and it had appeared that they were of one mind, they agreed to the covenant.
21
And the leaders set a day on which to meet by themselves. A chariot came forward from each army; seats of honor were set in place;
22
Judas posted armed men in readiness at key places to prevent sudden treachery on the part of the enemy; they held the proper conference.
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