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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)
Nicanor was dismayed to learn that he was asked to break the treaty with Judas who had done nothing wrong. (2 Maccabees 14, 28)
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)
Then, he stretched out his hand to the sanctuary and made this oath: "If you do not hand Judas over to me in chains, I shall raze this place consecrated to God, destroy the altar, and right here build a splendid temple to Dionysus." (2 Maccabees 14, 33)
Nicanor was informed that the men of Judas were in the neighboring villages of Samaria, so he prepared to safely attack them on the day of the sabbath. (2 Maccabees 15, 1)
Nicanor was so sure of victory, that he planned to build a monument with the mortal remains of Judas and his men. (2 Maccabees 15, 6)
Then Onias, the High Priest, said to Judas, "This is he who loves your brothers, he who prays without ceasing for the Jewish people and for the Holy City. He is Jeremiah, the prophet of God." (2 Maccabees 15, 14)
And Jeremiah had stretched out his right hand giving a golden sword to Judas, as he said, (2 Maccabees 15, 15)