8 And the children of Israel did as Joakim the high priest had commanded them, as did the senate of all the people of Israel, which was in session at Jerusalem. (WEB) 9 And every man of Israel cried to God with great earnestness, and with great earnestness they humbled their souls. (WEB) 10 They, their wives, their children, their cattle, and every sojourner, hireling, and servant bought with their money put sackcloth on their loins. (WEB)
Judith 4:8–10
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Baruch 1:4–6
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Judith 7:28–30
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1 Maccabees 3:46–48
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Judges 21:1–3
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2 Chronicles 20:12–14
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