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21 Holofernes was reclining on his bed under a canopy of purple and gold decorated with emeralds and other precious stones. 22 When they announced her to him, he came to the entrance of the tent, with lamps of silver borne before him. 23 As Judith came into the presence of Holofernes and his attendants, they all marveled at the beauty of her face. She prostrated herself before him and paid him homage, but his attendants raised her up.

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