2 Maccabees 14:20-22

Common English Bible

²⁰ When the Jews had carefully inspected the proposal, and their leader Judas had informed the community, who appeared to give unanimous consent, they accepted the terms of the agreement. ²¹ They set a day on which the leaders from each side would come to the same place in private, a chariot coming from each side, with chairs set out for the meeting. ²² Judas placed armed men in appropriate places, in order to prevent unexpected treachery from the enemies. So they held successful negotiations.