21
They set a day on which the leaders from each side would come to the same place in private, a chariot coming from each side, with chairs set out for the meeting.
22
Judas placed armed men in appropriate places, in order to prevent unexpected treachery from the enemies. So they held successful negotiations.
23
Nicanor lived for a time in Jerusalem and did nothing improper. He dismissed the crowds of ordinary people who gathered there.
24
He kept Judas continually in his presence since he became strongly attached to the man.
25
He encouraged him to marry and to have children. So Judas married, enjoyed tranquillity, and began to live a normal life.