2 Maccabees 14:17

17 Simon, the brother of Judas, had encountered Nicanor, but had been temporarily checked because of the sudden consternation created by the enemy.

2 Maccabees 14:17 In-Context

15 When the Jews heard of Nicanor's coming and the gathering of the Gentiles, they sprinkled dust on their heads and prayed to him who established his own people forever and always upholds his own heritage by manifesting himself.

16 At the command of the leader, they set out from there immediately and engaged them in battle at a village called Dessau.

17 Simon, the brother of Judas, had encountered Nicanor, but had been temporarily checked because of the sudden consternation created by the enemy.

18 Nevertheless Nicanor, hearing of the valor of Judas and his troops and their courage in battle for their country, shrank from deciding the issue by bloodshed.

19 Therefore he sent Posidonius, Theodotus, and Mattathias to give and receive pledges of friendship.

Footnotes

• [a]. Other ancient authorities read [slowly]