Judith 7:7-9

Good News Translation

     ⁷ He inspected the approaches to the town and the springs that supplied its water. He seized the springs and stationed guards there, before returning to camp.

⁸ All the leaders of the Edomite and Moabite forces, along with the commanders of the troops from the Mediterranean coast, came to Holofernes and said,
⁹     Sir, if you listen to our advice, your troops will not suffer heavy losses.