2 Maccabees 14:20-22

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

²⁰ When the terms had been fully considered, and the leader had informed the people, and it had appeared that they were of one mind, they agreed to the covenant. ²¹ The leaders^[a] set a day on which to meet by themselves. A chariot came forward from each army; seats of honour were set in place; ²² Judas posted armed men in readiness at key places to prevent sudden treachery on the part of the enemy; so they duly held the consultation.