Judith 5:8
They abandoned the religion of their ancestors and worshiped the God of Heaven, a God whom they had come to recognize. As a result, their fathers drove them out, and they fled to Mesopotamia, where they stayed for a long time.
Bible Verses
Judith 5:7
They settled first in Mesopotamia because they no longer wished to worship the gods of their ancestors who lived in Chaldea.
Judith 5:5
Achior, commander of the Ammonites, said to him: “May my lord listen to the words spoken by your servant, for I will tell you the truth about these people from the mountain region whom you now encounter.
Judith 5:3
and said to them: “Tell me, sons of Canaan, who are these people living in the mountain region? Which towns do they inhabit? What is the strength of their army? What do their power and strength consist of? Who has been placed at their head as commander of their army?
Judith 5:2
Seething with anger, Holofernes summoned the leaders of the Moabites, the generals of Ammon, and all the governors of the seacoast,
Judith 5:1
Achior’s Report Holofernes was informed that the people of Israel were ready for war, having closed the mountain passes, fortified the ramparts on the summits of all the high mountains, and set up blockades in the plains.
Judith 4:15
They put ashes on their turbans and cried out with all their strength to the Lord, asking Him to watch over the entire house of Israel.
Judith 4:14
The high priest Joakim, along with all the priests and ministers, stood before the Lord dressed in sackcloth and offered continuous sacrifices, prayers, and the voluntary gifts of the people.