9 She heard the evil words of the people against the governor, because they fainted for lack of water; and Judith heard all the words that Ozias spoke to them, how he swore to them that he would deliver the city to the Assyrians after five days. (WEB) 10 So she sent her maid, who was over all things that she had, to summon Ozias, Chabris, and Charmis, the elders of her city. (WEB) 11 They came to her, and she said to them, “Hear me now, O you rulers of the inhabitants of Bethulia! For your word that you have spoken before the people this day is not right. You have set the oath which you have pronounced between God and you, and have promised to deliver the city to our enemies, unless within these days the Lord turns to help you. (WEB)
Judith 8:9–11
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Judith 8:34–36
34 But you shall not inquire of my act; for I will not tell you until the things are finished that I will do.” (WEB) 35 Then Ozias and the rulers said to her, “Go in peace. May the Lord God be before you, to take vengeance on our enemies.” (WEB) 36 So they returned from the tent, a… (WEB)
Judith 11:21–23
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Judith 13:11–13
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Judith 7:25–27
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Judith 14:7–9
7 But when they had recovered him, he fell at Judith’s feet, bowed down to her, and said, “Blessed are you in every tent of Judah! In every nation, those who hear your name will be troubled. (WEB) 8 Now tell me all the things that you have done in these days.” And Judit… (WEB)
Judith 6:16–18
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Judith 10:5–7
5 She gave her maid a leather container of wine and a flask of oil, and filled a bag with roasted grain, lumps of figs, and fine bread. She packed all her vessels together, and laid them upon her. (WEB) 6 They went out to the gate of the city of Bethulia, and found Ozia… (WEB)
1 Clement 55:4–6
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