Judith 4:7-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 and instructed them to keep firm hold of the mountain passes, since these offered access to Judea. It would be easy to stop those advancing, as the approach was only wide enough for two at a time.[a] 8 The Israelites carried out the orders given them by Joakim, the high priest, and the senate of the whole people of Israel, in session in Jerusalem.(A)
Israel at Prayer. 9 All the men of Israel cried to God with great fervor and humbled themselves.
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- 4:7 Only wide enough for two at a time: such a narrow pass near Esdraelon cannot be identified.
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