Judith 7:7

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.

Judith 7:7 In-Context

5 But in spite of their fear, all the Israelites took up their weapons, lighted signal fires on the towers, and remained on guard duty all night.

6 The next day Holofernes led out his entire cavalry so that the Israelites in Bethulia could see them.

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.