18. Nevertheless Nicanor hearing of the valour of Judas' companions, and the greatness of courage with which they fought for their country, was afraid to try the matter by the sword.
19. Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotius, and Matthias before to present and receive the right hands.
20. And when there had been a consultation thereupon, and the captain had acquainted the multitude with it, they were all of one mind to consent to covenants.
21. So they appointed a day upon which they might commune together by themselves: and seats were brought out, and set for each one.
22. But Judas ordered men to be ready in convenient places, lest some mischief might he suddenly practised by the enemies: so they made an agreeable conference.