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Now Simon, Judas' brother, had joined battle with Nicanor, but was somewhat discomfited through the sudden silence of his enemies. (2 Maccabees 14, 17)
Nevertheless Nicanor, hearing of the manliness of them that were with Judas, and the courageousness that they had to fight for their country, durst not try the matter by the sword. (2 Maccabees 14, 18)
And he would not willingly have Judas out of his sight: for he love the man from his heart (2 Maccabees 14, 24)
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. (2 Maccabees 14, 26)
But the other, knowing that he was notably prevented by Judas' policy, came into the great and holy temple, and commanded the priests, that were offering their usual sacrifices, to deliver him the man. (2 Maccabees 14, 31)
He stretched out his right hand toward the temple, and made an oath in this manner: If ye will not deliver me Judas as a prisoner, I will lay this temple of God even with the ground, and I will break down the altar, and erect a notable temple unto Bacchus. (2 Maccabees 14, 33)
But Nicanor, hearing that Judas and his company were in the strong places about Samaria, resolved without any danger to set upon them on the sabbath day. (2 Maccabees 15, 1)
So Nicanor in exceeding pride and haughtiness determined to set up a publick monument of his victory over Judas and them that were with him. (2 Maccabees 15, 6)
Whereupon Jeremias holding forth his right hand gave to Judas a sword of gold, and in giving it spake thus, (2 Maccabees 15, 15)
Thus being well comforted by the words of Judas, which were very good, and able to stir them up to valour, and to encourage the hearts of the young men, they determined not to pitch camp, but courageously to set upon them, and manfully to try the matter by conflict, because the city and the sanctuary and the temple were in danger. (2 Maccabees 15, 17)
But Judas and his company encountered the enemies with invocation and prayer. (2 Maccabees 15, 26)
And Judas, who was ever the chief defender of the citizens both in body and mind, and who continued his love toward his countrymen all his life, commanded to strike off Nicanor's head, and his hand with his shoulder, and bring them to Jerusalem. (2 Maccabees 15, 30)
