5 So the men came to Holofernes, and declared to him according to these words. (WEB) 6 He came down toward the sea coast, he and his army, and set garrisons in the high cities, and took out of them chosen men for allies. (WEB) 7 They received him, they and all the country round about them, with garlands and dances and timbrels. (WEB)
Judith 3:5–7
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1 Maccabees 5:57–59
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1 Maccabees 5:22–24
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1 Maccabees 3:39–41
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