2 Maccabees 14:26 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

But Al´cimus, perceiving the love that was betwixt them, and considering the covenants that were made, came to Deme´tri-us, and told him that Nica´nor was not well affected toward the state; for that he had ordained Judas, a traitor to his realm, to be the king's successor.

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Common English Bible

When Alcimus noted the goodwill that Nicanor and Judas had toward each other, he obtained the documents of agreement drawn up between them and went to Demetrius. He claimed that Nicanor was disloyal to the government because he had appointed Judas, who plotted against the king, as his successor.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But Alcimus seeing the love that they had for one another, and the agreements, went to Demetrius, and he told him that Nicanor had assented to foreign interests, and that he had chosen Judas, a traitor to the kingdom, as his successor.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

But Alcimus seeing the love they had one to another, and the covenants, came to Demetrius, and told him that Nicanor assented to the foreign interest, for that he meant to make Judas, who was a traitor to the kingdom, his successor.

Good News Translation (US Version)

When Alcimus noticed how well Nicanor and Judas were getting along, he obtained a copy of the treaty and went to see King Demetrius. He told the king that Nicanor was disloyal to the government, because he had appointed the traitor Judas to be his successor.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

But Alcimus, perceiving the good will that was between them, and having taken possession of the covenants that had been made, came to Demetrius and told him that Nicanor was disloyal to the government, for he had appointed that conspirator against his kingdom, Judas, to be his successor.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

When Alcimus the high priest discovered that Nicanor and Judas were friends, he took a copy of their agreement to King Demetrius and said, “Nicanor has betrayed your government. He's going to let that rebel Judas take his place as governor.”

2 Maccabees 14:26 Cross References