Judith
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Biography, Summary & Biblical References
⭐Roles of Judith in the bible
biblical character of the Book of Judith
Chat with JudithSummary
Judith is a biblical figure best known for her heroic act of saving her people from the Assyrian army. She was the daughter of Merari, a Jewish leader, and the sister of a man named Ozias. Judith was a beautiful and pious woman who was devoted to God. When the Assyrian army threatened to invade her city, Judith devised a plan to save her people. She dressed up in her finest clothes and went to the camp of the Assyrian general Holofernes. She charmed him with her beauty and wit and eventually convinced him to let her stay in his camp. At night, Judith snuck into Holofernes' tent and beheaded him with his own sword. She then took his head back to her city and presented it to her people. This act of bravery and courage saved her people from the Assyrian army and made Judith a hero. Judith is remembered for her courage and faith in God. She is an example of how one person can make a difference and save their people from danger.
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How many times Judith was mentioned in the bible?
Judith appears 1 times in the bible.
Where is the story of Judith begins in the Bible?
Judith first mention in the bible is in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 34. Read the full chapter
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Judith is a biblical figure best known for her heroic act of saving her people from the Assyrian army. She was the daughter of Merari, a Jewish leader, and the sister of a man named Ozias. Judith was a beautiful and pious woman who was devoted to God. When the Assyrian army threatened to invade her city, Judith devised a plan to save her people. She dressed up in her finest clothes and went to the camp of the Assyrian general Holofernes. She charmed him with her beauty and wit and eventually convinced him to let her stay in his camp. At night, Judith snuck into Holofernes' tent and beheaded him with his own sword. She then took his head back to her city and presented it to her people. This act of bravery and courage saved her people from the Assyrian army and made Judith a hero. Judith is remembered for her courage and faith in God. She is an example of how one person can make a difference and save their people from danger.
Judith was mentioned 1 times in the Bible.
first mention in the bible is in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 34.