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.
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.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.