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But show no mercy to any who continue to resist. Hand them over to be killed and plundered. Do this wherever you go.
12
As I live, and by the power of my kingdom, I have spoken, and I will do this with my own hand.
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Now don't neglect even one of your master's commands, but carry them out exactly as I have ordered you and without delay."
14
Holofernes left the presence of his master and called together all the leaders, captains, and commanders of the Assyrian army.
15
He assembled the chosen men in divisions as his master commanded him, one hundred twenty thousand infantry and twelve thousand cavalry armed with bows.