8. And so the king chose, from among his friends, Bacchides, who ruled across the great river in the kingdom, and who was faithful to the king. And he sent him
9. to see the destruction that Judas had done. Moreover, he appointed the wicked Alcimus to the priesthood, and he commanded him to take revenge on the sons of Israel.
10. And they rose up and came forth with a great army into the land of Judah. And they sent messengers, who spoke to Judas and his brothers with words of peace, in deceitfulness.
11. But they did not heed their words, for they saw that they arrived with a great army.
12. Then there assembled to Alcimus and Bacchides, a congregation of scribes, to seek just terms.
13. And first, the Hasideans, who were among the sons of Israel, also sought peace from them.
14. For they said, "A man who is a priest from the offspring of Aaron has arrived; he will not deceive us."
15. And he spoke to them peaceful words, and he swore to them, saying, "We will not carry out any evil against you or your friends."