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Judith was left alone in the tent with Holofernes who was lying drunk on his bed. Judith's slave woman was waiting outside the tent for Judith to go and pray, as she had done each night. Judith had also told Bagoas that she would be going out to pray as usual.

All the guests and servants were now gone, and Judith and Holofernes were alone in the tent. Judith stood by Holofernes' bed and prayed silently,
    O Lord, God Almighty, help me with what I am about to do for the glory of Jerusalem.

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