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| 1 Attack of Nebuchadnezzar (1:1-3:10) 2:19 Then he and his whole army proceeded on their expedition in advance of King Nebuchadnezzar, to cover all the western region with their chariots and cavalry and regular infantry. (2:19) | Invasion of Assyria | 5 Siege of Israel (7:1-32) 7:1 The following day Holofernes ordered his whole army, and all the allied troops that had come to his support, to move against Bethulia, seize the mountain passes, and engage the Israelites in battle. (7:1) |
| 2 Prayer of Israel (4:1-15) 4:15 With ashes upon their turbans, they cried to the Lord with all their strength to look with favor on the whole house of Israel.(4:15) | Wish for salvation of the LORD | 4 Achior handed over to the Israelites (6:14-21) 6:21 Uzziah brought him from the assembly to his home, where he gave a banquet for the elders. That whole night they called upon the God of Israel for help.(6:21) |
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| 5 Siege of Israel (7:1-32) see 1-1 | see 1-1 | 9 Death of Holofernes (12:10-13:9) see 1-1 |
| 6 Persuasion of Judith (8:1-36) see 1-1 | see 1-1 | 8 Deception of Judith (10:1-12:9) see 1-1 |
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| 9 Death of Holofernes (12:10-13:9) Death of Holofernes | Salvation from foreign country | 13 Life of Judith (16:21-25) 16:25 During the life of Judith and for a long time after her death, no one again disturbed the Israelites.(16:25) |
| 10 Return of Judith (13:11-14:10) 13:17 They bowed down and worshiped God, saying with one accord, "Blessed are you, our God, who today have brought to nought the enemies of your people." (13:17) | Worship | 12 Song of Judith (15:8-16:20) 16:18 The people then went to Jerusalem to worship God; when they were purified, they offered their holocausts, freewill offerings, and gifts. (16:18) |