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The pagans who had earlier escaped from Judea for fear of Judas, flocked in great number to Nicanor, thinking that the misfortunes and defeat of the Jews would mean victory for them. (2 Maccabees 14, 14)
When the men of Judas learned about the coming of Nicanor and the invasion of Nicanor was coming and about the invasion of the pagans, they sprinkled dust upon their heads, and called on Him who had established his people forever, and had each time protected his people by wonderful manifestations. (2 Maccabees 14, 15)
Simon, the brother of Judas, had attacked Nicanor, but his men were suddenly confounded by the enemies, suffering a slight setback. (2 Maccabees 14, 17)
However, as Nicanor had heard of the courage of Judas and his men and of how bravely they fought for their country, he feared resolving the situation by bloodshed. (2 Maccabees 14, 18)
Judas positioned armed men in strategic places, in case of sudden treachery on the part of the enemy. But their meeting went well. (2 Maccabees 14, 22)
He always had Judas with him, for he had a high regard for him. (2 Maccabees 14, 24)
He advised him to get married and have children, so Judas got married and enjoyed a peaceful life. (2 Maccabees 14, 25)
When Alcimus saw the good understanding between the two, he secured a copy of the signed accord and went to Demetrius, accusing Nicanor of acting against the interests of the State, inasmuch as he had appointed Judas, the enemy of the kingdom, as his minister. (2 Maccabees 14, 26)
The king was infuriated and stirred up by the slanders of that wicked man. He wrote Nicanor telling him how indignant he was over the treaty and ordering him to put Maccabeus in chains and to send him to Antioch at once. (2 Maccabees 14, 27)
Nicanor was dismayed to learn that he was asked to break the treaty with Judas who had done nothing wrong. (2 Maccabees 14, 28)
Maccabeus noticed that Nicanor had become more reserved towards him and more unpleasant in their usual meetings, so he understood that this did not promise well. He began to gather some of his men, but did not make this known to Nicanor. (2 Maccabees 14, 30)
When the latter became aware that Judas had escaped without being disloyal, he appeared in the holy Temple while the priests were offering the ritual sacrifices, and demanded that they hand Judas over to him. (2 Maccabees 14, 31)
