14. The Gentiles from Judea, who had fled before Judas, flocked to Nicanor, thinking that the misfortunes and calamities of the Jews would mean prosperity for themselves.
15. When the Jews heard of Nicanor’s coming, and that the Gentiles were rallying to him, they sprinkled themselves with earth and prayed to him who established his people forever, and who always comes to the aid of his heritage by manifesting himself.
16. At their leader’s command, they set out at once from there and came upon the enemy at the village of Adasa.
17. Judas’ brother Simon had engaged Nicanor, but he suffered a slight setback because of the sudden appearance of the enemy.
18. However, when Nicanor heard of the valor of Judas and his companions, and the great courage with which they fought for their country, he shrank from deciding the issue by bloodshed.
19. So he sent Posidonius, Theodotus and Mattathias to exchange pledges of friendship.
20. After a long discussion of the terms, each leader communicated them to his troops; and when general agreement was expressed, they assented to the treaty.