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Judite, 14

1. kai eipen proV autouV ioudiq akousate dh mou adelfoi kai labonteV thn kefalhn tauthn kremasate authn epi thV epalxewV tou teicouV umwn

1. dixit autem Judith ad omnem populum audite me fratres suspendite caput hoc super muros nostros

2. kai estai hnika ean diafaush o orqroV kai exelqh o hlioV epi thn ghn analhmyesqe ekastoV ta skeuh ta polemika umwn kai exeleusesqe paV anhr iscuwn exw thV polewV kai dwsete archgon eiV autouV wV katabainonteV epi to pedion eiV thn profulakhn uiwn assour kai ou katabhsesqe

2. et erit cum exierit sol accipiat unusquisque arma sua et exite cum impetu non ut descendatis deorsum sed quasi impetum facientes

3. kai analabonteV outoi taV panopliaV autwn poreusontai eiV thn parembolhn autwn kai egerousi touV strathgouV thV dunamewV assour kai sundramountai epi thn skhnhn olofernou kai ouc eurhsousin auton kai epipeseitai ep' autouV foboV kai feuxontai apo proswpou umwn

3. tunc exploratores necesse erit ut fugiant ad principem suum excitandum ad pugnam

4. kai epakolouqhsanteV umeiV kai panteV oi katoikounteV pan orion israhl katastrwsate autouV en taiV odoiV autwn

4. cumque duces eorum cucurrerint ad tabernaculum Holofernis et invenerint eum truncum in suo sanguine volutatum decidet super eos timor

5. pro de tou poihsai tauta kalesate moi aciwr ton ammanithn ina idwn epignoi ton ekfaulisanta ton oikon tou israhl kai auton wV eiV qanaton aposteilanta eiV hmaV

5. cumque cognoveritis fugere illos ite post illos securi quoniam Dominus conteret eos sub pedibus vestris

6. kai ekalesan ton aciwr ek tou oikou ozia wV de hlqen kai eiden thn kefalhn olofernou en ceiri androV enoV en th ekklhsia tou laou epesen epi proswpon kai exeluqh to pneuma autou

6. tunc Achior videns virtutem quam fecit Deus Israël relicto gentilitatis ritu credidit Deo et circumcidit carnem præputii sui et adpositus est ad populum Israël et omnis successio generis ejus usque in hodiernum diem

7. wV de anelabon auton prosepesen toiV posin ioudiq kai prosekunhsen tw proswpw authV kai eipen euloghmenh su en panti skhnwmati iouda kai en panti eqnei oitineV akousanteV to onoma sou taracqhsontai

7. mox autem ut ortus est dies suspenderunt super muros caput Holofernis accepitque unusquisque vir arma sua et egressi sunt cum grandi strepitu et ululatu

8. kai nun anaggeilon moi osa epoihsaV en taiV hmeraiV tautaiV kai aphggeilen autw ioudiq en mesw tou laou panta osa hn pepoihkuia af' hV hmeraV exhlqen ewV ou elalei autoiV

8. quod videntes exploratores ad tabernaculum cucurrerunt

9. wV de epausato lalousa hlalaxen o laoV fwnh megalh kai edwken fwnhn eufrosunon en th polei autwn

9. porro hii qui in tabernaculo erant venientes et ante ingressum cubiculi perstrepentes excitandi gratia inquietudinem arte moliebantur ut non ab excitantibus sed a sonantibus Holofernis evigilaret

10. idwn de aciwr panta osa epoihsen o qeoV tou israhl episteusen tw qew sfodra kai perietemeto thn sarka thV akrobustiaV autou kai proseteqh eiV ton oikon israhl ewV thV hmeraV tauthV

10. nullus enim audebat cubiculum virtutis Assyriorum pulsando aut intrando aperire

11. hnika de o orqroV anebh kai ekremasan thn kefalhn olofernou ek tou teicouV kai anelaben paV anhr ta opla autou kai exhlqosan kata speiraV epi taV anabaseiV tou orouV

11. sed cum venissent duces ejus et tribuni et universi majores exercitus Assyriorum dixerunt cubiculariis

12. oi de uioi assour wV eidon autouV diepemyan epi touV hgoumenouV autwn oi de hlqon epi touV strathgouV kai ciliarcouV kai epi panta arconta autwn

12. intrate et excitate illum quoniam egressi mures de cavernis suis ausi sunt provocare ad prœlium

13. kai paregenonto epi thn skhnhn olofernou kai eipan tw onti epi pantwn twn autou egeiron dh ton kurion hmwn oti etolmhsan oi douloi katabainein ef' hmaV eiV polemon ina exoleqreuqwsin eiV teloV

13. tunc ingressus Bagao cubiculum ejus stetit ante cortinam et plausum fecit manibus suis suspicabatur enim illum cum Judith dormire

14. kai eishlqen bagwaV kai ekrouse thn aulaian thV skhnhV upenoei gar kaqeudein auton meta ioudiq

14. sed cum nullum motum jacentis sensu aurium caperet accessit proximans ad cortinam et elevans eam videns jacens cadaver absque capite Holofernis in suo sanguine tabefactum jacere super terram et clamavit voce magna cum fletu et scidit vestimenta sua

15. wV d' ouqeiV ephkousen diasteilaV eishlqen eiV ton koitwna kai euren auton epi thV celwnidoV errimmenon nekron kai h kefalh autou afhrhto ap' autou

15. et ingressus tabernaculum Judith non invenit eam et exilivit foras ad populum

16. kai ebohsen fwnh megalh meta klauqmou kai stenagmou kai bohV iscuraV kai dierrhxen ta imatia autou

16. et dixit una mulier hebræa fecit confusionem in domo regis Nabuchodonosor ecce enim Holofernis jacet in terra et caput ipsius non est in illo

17. kai eishlqen eiV thn skhnhn ou hn ioudiq kataluousa kai ouc euren authn kai exephdhsen eiV ton laon kai ebohsen

17. quod cum audissent principes virtutis Assyriorum sciderunt omnes vestimenta sua et intolerabilis timor et tremor cecidit super eos et turbati sunt animi eorum valde

18. hqethsan oi douloi epoihsen aiscunhn mia gunh twn ebraiwn eiV ton oikon tou basilewV naboucodonosor oti idou olofernhV camai kai h kefalh ouk estin ep' autw

18. et factus est clamor inconparabilis in media castra eorum

19. wV de hkousan tauta ta rhmata oi arconteV thV dunamewV assour touV citwnaV autwn dierrhxan kai etaracqh autwn h yuch sfodra kai egeneto autwn kraugh kai boh megalh sfodra en mesw thV parembolhV

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Footnotes:

14:1-4 - Judith summons the elders of Bethulia and reveals her strategic plan. Her leadership exemplifies how faith and action can combine to confront adversity and bring hope to the people (see also Proverbs 11:14 and Hebrews 10:24-25).

14:5-8 - The reaction of the elders and the people is a demonstration of confidence in Judith's leadership. This highlights the importance of community and unity in times of crisis (see also Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 and Acts 2:44-47).

14:9-12 - Judith describes how Holofernes' death could lead to discouragement among the Assyrian army. Judith's strategy reflects her wisdom and understanding of war tactics (see also 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 and 2 Timothy 2:5).

14:13-16 - Judith encourages the people to trust in God and not fear the enemy, reaffirming the need for faith in times of despair. Dependence on God is essential for spiritual victory (see also Psalm 37:5 and Philippians 4:6-7).

14:17-20 - The enactment of Judith's plan reinforces her leadership and determination. It serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, solutions can be found through faith and courage (see also Psalm 20:7 and Isaiah 41:10).

Verses related to Judite, 14:

Judite chapter 14 narrates the consequences of Judite's action. How do the Israelites and Assyrians react? This intense text describes the panic in the Assyrian camp and the Israelites' victorious counterattack. The chapter highlights the fulfillment of Achior's prophecy and his conversion. Judith 14 explores themes of divine victory, the chaos resulting from the loss of leadership, and the validation of faith. Analyze with us five biblical passages that relate to the themes of this impactful chapter.

Joshua 2:9: "And he said to the men, 'I know that the Lord has given you this land. You have filled us with fear; all the inhabitants of this land are terrified because of you.'" - Just as fear fell upon the inhabitants of Jericho, fear falls upon the Assyrian camp when they discover the death of Holofernes.

1 Samuel 14:20: "Then Saul and all his men gathered together and went into battle. They found the Philistines in total confusion, attacking each other with their swords." - The confusion and panic in the Assyrian camp following the death of Holofernes recalls the confusion among the Philistines in this passage.

2 Kings 7:6-7: "For the Lord had made the Aramean army hear the sound of chariots and horses and a great army, so that they commented among themselves, 'The king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and the Egyptians to attack us!' So they fled at nightfall, abandoning their tents, their horses and their donkeys. They left the camp as it was and ran for their lives." - The sudden flight of the Assyrians is reminiscent of the flight of the Arameans, both caused by fear instilled by God.

Isaiah 37:36-37: "Then the angel of the Lord went out and struck down one hundred and eighty-five thousand men in the Assyrian camp. When the people got up the next morning, the place was full of dead bodies! Then Sennacherib, king of Assyria, broke camp and left. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there." - This passage describes another miraculous defeat of the Assyrians, echoing Judith's victory over Holofernes' army.

Psalms 76:5-6: "The brave men were plundered, they slept their last sleep; none of the warriors could raise their hands. At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, horse and rider fell into a deep sleep." - This psalm reflects the sudden defeat of the powerful Assyrian army, just as it happened with the army of Holofernes.

FAQ:

What did Judith say to the people after Holofernes' death?

Judith told the people that victory did not come by their own strength, but by God's help, and that they should trust in Him for more victories. (Judith 14:1-3)

How did the people of Bethulia prepare after their victory over the Assyrians?

The people of Bethulia prepared for defense, trusting God to maintain their victory, while the Assyrians, without Holofernes, were disoriented. (Judith 14:4-7)

What happened to the Assyrian soldiers after the death of Holofernes?

Without Holofernes’ leadership, the Assyrian soldiers panicked and began to flee, unsure how to continue the war. (Judith 14:8-10)

What was Judith's role in the victory against the Assyrians?

Judith played a crucial role, for her courage and decisive action in killing Holofernes disorganized the enemy army and secured victory for Israel. (Judith 14:11-16)

How did the people of Bethulia show their gratitude to Judith?

The people of Bethulia celebrated the victory with great celebration and praise for Judith, who was honored as Israel’s savior. (Judith 14:17-20)


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