1. But Nicanor, hearing that Judas and his company were in the region of Samaria, resolved to set upon them with all security on the day of rest.
2. And when the Jews that were compelled to follow him said, O destroy not so savagely and barbarously, but give due glory to the day which he that sees all things has honored and hallowed above other days;
3. then the thrice-accursed wretch asked if there were a Sovereign in heaven that had commanded to keep the Sabbath day.
4. And when they declared, There is the Lord, living himself a Sovereign in heaven, who bade us observe the seventh day;