ers of the king's
friends, being maliciously set against Judas, did more incense
Demetrius.

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And forthwith calling Nicanor, who had been master of the
elephants, and making him governor over Judea, he sent him
forth,

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Commanding him to slay Judas, and to scatter them that were
with him, and to make Alcimus high priest of the great temple.

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Then the heathen, that had fled out of Judea from Judas, came
to Nicanor by flocks, thinking the harm and calamities of the
Jews to be their welfare.

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Now when the Jews heard of Nicanor's coming, and that the
heathen were up against them, they cast earth upon their heads,
and made supplication to him that had established his people for
ever, and who always helpeth his portion with manifestation of
his presence.

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So at the commandment of the captain they removed
straightways from thence, and came near unto them at the town of
Dessau.

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Now Simon, Judas' brother, had joined battle with Nicanor,
but was somewhat discomfited through the sudden silence of his
enemies.

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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.

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Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotus, and Mattathias,
to make peace.

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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,

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And appointed a day to meet in together by themselves: and
when the day came, and stools were set for either of them,

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Ludas placed armed men ready in convenient places, lest some
treachery should be suddenly practised by the enemies: so they
made a peaceable conference.

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Now Nicanor abode in Jerusalem, and did no hurt, but sent
away the people that came flocking unto him.

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And he would not willingly have Judas out of his sight: for
he love the man from his heart

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He prayed him also to take a wife, and to beget children: so
he married, was quiet, and took part of this life.

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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 h