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Then she would return, purified, to the camp and remain in the tent until she took her evening meal.

Judith Overcomes Holofernes

10 The Tragic Banquet. On the fourth day Holofernes held a banquet for his personal attendants only. None of his army officers was invited. 11 He said to Bagoas, the eunuch in charge of his personal affairs, “Go to the Hebrew woman who is in your care and persuade her to come and join us and to eat and drink in our company.

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