1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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I Maccabees 7:26

*And the king sent Nicanor, one of his principal lords, who was a great enemy to Israel: and he commanded him to destroy the people.

2 Machabees 15:1.

Enemy. He was one of the most terrible: yet Judas at last slew him, ver. 43., and 2 Machabees 15:28. (Worthington) --- Nicanor was high in the king's favour, and had fled with him from Rome. (Josephus, Antiquities 12:17.) --- He first sent three ambassadors to Judas, in answer to what Simon had proposed; and peace was concluded. Alcimus hereupon accused Nicanor, and the king sent him an order to seize Judas. While he was endeavouring to comply, Judas escaped. He was again much exposed; (ver. 29.) and therefore collected his army, and fought near Jerusalem, 2 Machabees 14:15. (Usher, year of the world 3842.) (Calmet)