Bible Verses

As for the inhabitants of Bethulia who remained behind, they rushed into the Assyrian camp, plundered it, and greatly enriched themselves.

When the men of Israel heard this, they threw themselves at the enemy and pursued them as far as Choba. Even those from Jerusalem came, as did those from all the mountainous regions, because they had been told what had happened in the enemy’s camp. Those from Gilead and Galilee caught them on the flank

Uzziah sent messengers to Betomasthaim, Choba, Kona, and throughout the land of Israel to announce what had happened and to invite them all to confront the enemy and defeat them.

Those encamped in the mountains around Bethulia also started to flee. Then the men of Israel, all able to fight, attacked them.

Terror and fear overwhelmed them; they no longer could control themselves, but at that moment, they all broke rank and fled along the roads across the plain and the mountain.

When those in the camp heard the cries, they were stunned.

When the officers of the Assyrian army heard these words, they were greatly distressed. They tore their garments and cried out loudly in their camp.

“The slaves have deceived us! One Hebrew woman has put to shame the army of King Nebuchadnezzar, for Holofernes lies dead on the ground.”

He entered the tent where Judith had stayed, but did not find her. Then he rushed out to the troops, shouting:

He cried out with a loud voice and tore his clothes.