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13 while she and those women crowned themselves with olive wreaths. Then, at the head of the procession, she led the women as they danced, while the men of Israel, in full armor, followed them, wearing garlands and singing hymns.

Judith’s Hymn of Thanksgiving

14 In the presence of all Israel, Judith began this hymn of thanksgiving, and the people joined her in singing it:[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Judith 15:14 The hymn of Judith is regarded as one of the most beautiful examples of Hebrew poetry in its conciseness and vivacity.