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12 When the Assyrians saw what was happening, they sent word to their officers, and these reported the matter to their superiors. 13 These men then went to Holofernes' tent and said to Bagoas,

Wake up the general! Those worthless Israelites have dared to come down from the mountain to attack us; they are just asking to be destroyed.

14 Bagoas went in and clapped his hands in front of the sleeping quarters of the tent, thinking that Holofernes was in bed with Judith.

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