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She gave her servant a container of wine and a flask of olive oil. She filled a bag with grain, a fig cake, and fine bread. She wrapped this up along with her tableware and gave it to her servant to carry.
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Then they left the city of Bethulia through the gate and found Uzziah standing there with Chabris and Charmis the city elders.
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They saw that she had transformed her appearance and changed her clothing, and they were astonished by her beauty. They said to her:
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"May the God of our ancestors grant you favor and accomplish your plans for the glory of the Israelites and the exaltation of Jerusalem." And she worshipped God.
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Then she said to them: "Order the city gate to be opened for me, and I will go out to accomplish what you have spoken to me." Then they ordered the young men to open the gate for her just as she had said.