And the Hasidæans were the first among the children of Israel that sought peace of them;
The Hasideans were the first among the Israelites to seek peace with them.
And first, the Hasideans, who were among the sons of Israel, also sought peace from them.
And first the Assideans that were among the children of Israel, and they sought peace of them.
These devout and patriotic men were the first of the Jews to try to make peace with Alcimus and Bacchides.
The Hasidaeans were the first among the children of Israel who sought peace from them,