23
Now Nicanor abode in Jerusalem, and did no hurt, but sent away the people who came flocking unto him.
24
And he would not willingly have Judas out of his sight, for he loved the man from his heart.
25
He prayed him also to take a wife and to beget children; so he married, was quiet, and took part in this life.
26
But Alcimus, perceiving the love that was between them and considering the covenants that were made, came to Demetrius and told him that Nicanor was not well-disposed toward the state; for he had ordained Judas, a traitor to his realm, to be the king's successor.
27
Then the king, being in a rage and provoked by the accusations of the most wicked man, wrote to Nicanor, signifying that he was much displeased with the covenants, and commanding him that he should send Maccabeus as a prisoner with all haste unto Antioch.
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