19
Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotus, and Mattathias, to make peace.
20
So when they had taken long advisement thereupon, and the captain had made the multitude acquainted therewith, and it appeared that they were all of one mind, they consented to the covenants,
21
And appointed a day to meet in together by themselves: and when the day came, and stools were set for either of them,
22
Judas placed armed men ready in convenient places, lest some treachery should be suddenly practised by the enemies: so they made a peaceable conference.
23
Now Nicanor abode in Jerusalem, and did no hurt, but sent away the people that came flocking unto him.
24
And he would not willingly have Judas out of his sight: for he love 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 of this life.
26
But Alcimus, perceiving the love that was betwixt them, and considering the covenants that were made, came to Demetrius, and told him that Nicanor was not well affected toward the state; for that 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 with 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 prisoner in all haste unto Antioch.
28
When this came to Nicanor's hearing, he was much confounded in himself, and took it grievously that he should make void the articles which were agreed upon, the man being in no fault.
29
But because there was no dealing against the king, he watched his time to accomplish this thing by policy.