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26 Then the king sent Nicanor, one of his most honored officers, who hated the Jews, with orders to exterminate them. 27 Nicanor came to Jerusalem with a big army. He tried to trick Judas and his brothers by sending peace offers. He said,

28 There need not be any quarrel between you and me. I will come to you with a small escort for a friendly private conversation.

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