21
And the leaders set a day on which to meet by themselves. A chariot came forward from each army; seats of honor were set in place;
22
Judas posted armed men in readiness at key places to prevent sudden treachery on the part of the enemy; they held the proper conference.
23
Nicanor stayed on in Jerusalem and did nothing out of the way, but dismissed the flocks of people that had gathered.
24
And he kept Judas always in his presence; he was warmly attached to the man.
25
And he urged him to marry and have children; so he married, settled down, and shared the common life.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.