2 Maccabees 14:22 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 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. More versionsCommon English Bible Judas placed armed men in appropriate places, in order to prevent unexpected treachery from the enemies. So they held successful negotiations. Catholic Public Domain Version But Judas instructed armed men to be in strategic places, lest some kind of malice might unexpectedly spring up from the enemies. And they had an agreeable conference. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But Judas ordered men to be ready in convenient places, lest some mischief might he suddenly practised by the enemies: so they made an agreeable conference. Good News Translation (US Version) Judas had taken the precaution of placing battle-ready troops in strategic places, in case of sudden treachery on the part of the enemy. But the two leaders had a friendly meeting. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Judas stationed armed men ready in convenient places, lest perhaps there should suddenly be treachery on the part of the enemy. They held a conference as was appropriate. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition Judas had placed armed guards at key positions around the meeting place, just in case the enemy had set a trap. But the meeting was very friendly. |