Bible Verses

Judith and the maid walked straight through the valley, and a sentry for the Assyrians came to meet them.

They carried out the command, and Judith went out with her maidservant.The townsmen watched her until she reached the foot of the mountain and crossed the valley, then they lost sight of her.

“Command that the gate of the town be opened for me, and I will go forth to accomplish what you have just said.” They ordered the young men to open the gate as she had asked.

“May the God of our fathers grant that you find favor and that your endeavors succeed for the glory of the sons of Israel and the exaltation of Jerusalem.”She adored God and said to them:

As soon as the men saw her, her face changed, and her clothes looked so different; they marveled at her beauty. They said to her:

Then they headed toward the gate of Bethulia, where they found Uzziah, the elders of the town, Chabris, and Charmis stationed.

She gave the servant a skin of wine and a jar of oil; she filled a bag with barley flour and some small cakes made from dried figs and refined flour. She wrapped everything up and put the maid in charge.

She put on her sandals, anklets, bracelets, rings, earrings, and all her jewelry. She made herself look stunning to attract the attention of the men who would see her.

She removed the sackcloth and her widow’s clothes that she was wearing. She washed her entire body with water, anointed herself with rich perfume, combed her hair, and put a jeweled band around it. Then she dressed in the beautiful garments she was used to wearing when her husband, Manasseh, was alive.

she rose from the ground, and called her maidservant, she went down into the house where she usually spent the Sabbath days and the festivals.