2 Maccabees 14:17

¹⁵Now when the Jews heard of Nicanor’s coming, and that the heathen were up against them, they cast earth upon their heads, and made supplication to him that had established his people for ever, and who always helpeth his portion with manifestation of his presence.

¹⁶So at the commandment of the captain they removed straightways from thence, and came near unto them at the town of Dessau.

— 2 Maccabees 14:17 —

¹⁸Nevertheless Nicanor, hearing of the manliness of them that were with Judas, and the courageousness that they had to fight for their country, durst not try the matter by the sword.

¹⁹Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotus, and Mattathias, to make peace.