Judith 5:3-5

Common English Bible

³ He said to them, “Tell me, you Canaanites: Who are these people living in the highlands? In what cities do they dwell? How big is their army? Where does their strength and power lie? Who is set up as their king, leading their army? ⁴ And why—unlike all those living in the west—have they refused to come and meet me?”

Achior relates the history of Israel

⁵ Then Achior the leader of all the Ammonites said to Holofernes, “Please listen to the word of your servant, my master, and I will tell you the truth about this people who live in the highlands near you. I’m your servant and won’t lie to you.