The Book Of
Judith

The Septuagint's Apocrypha

Intro

• Chapter 1
  • The War between Nebuchadnezzar and Arphaxad
• Chapter 2
  • The War against the Nations in the West
  • The Campaign of Holofernes
• Chapters 3-4
  • The Peace Delegation to King Nebuchadnezzar
  • The Israelite Plan for Defense
  • Prayer before the War
• Chapter 5
  • The War Council in the Camp of Holofernes
  • The Speech of Achior
  • The Reaction of the Crowd
• Chapter 6
  • The Speech of Holofernes
  • Achior Is Brought to Bethulia
• Chapter 7
  • The Siege of Bethulia
• Chapter 8
  • Judith, the Israelite Widow
  • Judith Meets with the Town Officials
• Chapter 9
  • Judith's Prayer
• Chapters 10-11
  • Judith Goes to the Camp of Holofernes
• Chapters 12-13
  • Judith Remains Faithful to Her Religion
  • Holofernes' Banquet
  • Judith and Her Slave Return to Bethulia
• Chapter 14
  • Judith's Plan
  • Achior's Conversion
  • Panic in Holofernes' Camp
• Chapter 15
  • Israel's Victory
  • Israel Celebrates the Victory
• Chapter 16
  • Judith's Song of Praise
  • Judith's Fame