World English Bible

1 Maccabees 7:10-13 World English Bible (WEB)

10. And they removed, and came with a great host into the land of Judah, and he sent messengers to Judas and his brethren with words of peace deceitfully.

11. And they gave no heed to their words; for they saw that they were come with a great host.

12. And there were gathered together to Alcimus and Bacchides a company of scribes, to seek for justice.

13. And the Hasidaeans were the first among the children of Israel that sought peace of them;