1 Maccabees 7:27

27 So Nicanor came to Jerusalem with a large force, and treacherously sent to Judas and his brothers this peaceable message,

1 Maccabees 7:27 In-Context

25 When Alcimus saw that Judas and those with him had grown strong, and realized that he could not withstand them, he returned to the king and brought malicious charges against them.

26 Then the king sent Nicanor, one of his honored princes, who hated and detested Israel, and he commanded him to destroy the people.

27 So Nicanor came to Jerusalem with a large force, and treacherously sent to Judas and his brothers this peaceable message,

28 "Let there be no fighting between you and me; I shall come with a few men to see you face to face in peace."

29 So he came to Judas, and they greeted one another peaceably; but the enemy were preparing to kidnap Judas.