Judith - Iudith

16 chapters • 339 verses

Iudith

16 chapters • 339 verses

12 verses

Nabuchodonosor king of the Assyrians overcometh Arphaxad king of the Medes.

18 verses

Nabuchodonosor sendeth Holofernes to waste the countries of the west.

15 verses

Many submit themselves to Holofernes. He destroyeth their cities, and their gods, that Nabuchodonosor only might be called God.

16 verses

The children of Israel prepare themselves to resist Holofernes. They cry to the Lord for help.

29 verses

Achior gives Holofernes an account of the people of Israel.

21 verses

Holofernes in great rage sendeth Achior to Bethulia, there to be slain with the Israelites.

25 verses

Holofernes besiegeth Bethulia. The distress of the besieged.

34 verses

The character of Judith: her discourse to the ancients.

19 verses

Judith's prayer, to beg of God to fortify her in her undertaking.

20 verses

Judith goeth out towards the camp, and is taken, and brought to Holofernes.

21 verses

Judith's speech to Holofernes.

20 verses

Judith goeth out in the night to pray: she is invited to a banquet with Holofernes.

31 verses

Judith cutteth off the head of Holofernes, and returneth to Bethulia.

18 verses

The Israelites assault the Assyrians, who finding their general slain, are seized with a panic fear.

15 verses

The Assyrians flee: the Hebrews pursue after them, and are enriched by their spoils.

31 verses

The canticle of Judith: her virtuous life and death.