Judith 7:10-12

New Catholic Bible

¹⁰ These Israelites do not rely on their spears but on the height of the mountains where they dwell, for it is extremely difficult to reach the peaks of the mountains. ¹¹ Therefore, my lord, do not employ a regular formation to attack them, and in this way not a single one of your troops will be lost.

¹² “Remain in your camp, and keep all your troops there with you. Station some of your soldiers to maintain control of the spring flowing from the base of the mountain,