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O King, look upon our land and nation which is hard pressed on all sides, with that same kindness you have for all. (2 Maccabees 14, 9)
For as long as Judas lives, it is impossible for the State to find peace." (2 Maccabees 14, 10)
When Alcimus had said this, the rest of the King's Friends who were hostile to Judas, quickly incited Demetrius against him. (2 Maccabees 14, 11)
with orders to kill Judas, disperse his men and restore Alcimus as priest of the great Temple. (2 Maccabees 14, 13)
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)
Then, at their leader's command they set out to march, and the battle began near Dessau. (2 Maccabees 14, 16)
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)
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)
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)
