Judith 5:4-6

Common English Bible

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. ⁶ These people are descended from the Chaldeans.