This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 2 Maccabees 14:22 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202122 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. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible22 Judas placed armed men in appropriate places, in order to prevent unexpected treachery from the enemies. So they held successful negotiations. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version22 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. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version22 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. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)22 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. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers22 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. See the chapter |