The pagans who had earlier escaped from Judea for fear of Judas, flocked in great number to Nicanor, thinking that the misfortunes and defeat of the Jews would mean victory for them.

• 犹太各地被犹大所驱逐的外邦人，便都成群结队来协助尼加诺尔，认为犹太人的不幸和灾害，都于自己有利。