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.
16
He arranged them as a great army prepared for war.
17
He also took a great many camels, donkeys, and mules to carry their baggage, and countless sheep, oxen, and goats as provisions.
18
He took enough food for everyone, as well as a large quantity of gold and silver from the king's palace.