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Our buildings, all our land, our wheat fields, our livestock, and our tents are at your disposal; use them in any way you wish.
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Our people will be your slaves, and you may use our towns as you please."
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After the peace delegation had brought this message,
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Holofernes led Nebuchadnezzar's army down to the Mediterranean coast. He stationed guards in all the walled towns and selected certain local men in each of the towns as reserve troops.
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The people in the towns and in the surrounding countryside welcomed Holofernes by wearing wreaths of flowers and dancing to the beat of drums.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.