2 Maccabees 14:18-20

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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.