Judith, 12
7. So Holofernes commanded his guards not to hinder her. And she remained in the camp for three days, and went out each night to the valley of Bethulia, and bathed at the spring in the camp.
7. So Holofernes commanded his guards not to hinder her. And she remained in the camp for three days, and went out each night to the valley of Bethulia, and bathed at the spring in the camp.
Judite 12 narrates Judite's plan to escape the Assyrian camp after murdering Holofernes. She takes the head of the dead general and puts her in a bag, claiming she would pray to God. When she returns to the city of Betulia, the guards are shocked by Holofernes's head and let her enter the city. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Judith 12:
Psalm 34:18: "Near the lord of those who have a broken heart and save those of the oppressed spirit." This verse highlights God's proximity and care with those who are suffering and oppressed. Judite was in a dangerous and distressing situation, but trusted God for his protection and salvation.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not support yourself in your own understanding; recognize the Lord in all your ways, and He will straighten your paths." This verse emphasizes the importance of trust and delivery to God in all circumstances of life. Judite has shown confidence in God by putting his life at risk to save his people.
Psalm 91:11-12: "For he will give orders to his angels about him, that they may protect him in all his ways; with his hands they will hold him, so that you do not trip over any stone." This verse highlights divine protection and God's care with their children. Judite trusted God for his protection during his journey back to Betulia.
Psalm 121:1-2: "I lift my eyes to the mountains: Where will help me? My help comes from the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth." This verse emphasizes the importance of looking at God in search of help and protection. Judite trusted God as his source of help and protection during his journey back to Betulia.
Psalm 27:1: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whose I will have? Is the Lord the refuge of my life; whom will I fear?" This verse highlights trust in God as a source of salvation and protection. Judite trusted God as his source of salvation and protection during his journey back to Betulia.
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