The Book of Judith

Chapter 1 - Nabuchodonosor king of the Assyrians overcometh Arphaxad king of the Medes. Chapter 2 - Nabuchodonosor sendeth Holofernes to waste the countries of the west. Chapter 3 - Many submit themselves to Holofernes. He destroyeth their cities, and their gods, that Nabuchodonosor only might be called God. Chapter 4 - The children of Israel prepare themselves to resist Holofernes. They cry to the Lord for help. Chapter 5 - Achior gives Holofernes an account of the people of Israel. Chapter 6 - Holofernes in great rage sendeth Achior to Bethulia, there to be slain with the Israelites. Chapter 7 - Holofernes besiegeth Bethulia. The distress of the besieged. Chapter 8 - The character of Judith: her discourse to the ancients. Chapter 9 - Judith's prayer, to beg of God to fortify her in her undertaking. Chapter 10 - Judith goeth out towards the camp, and is taken, and brought to Holofernes. Chapter 11 - Judith's speech to Holofernes. Chapter 12 - Judith goeth out in the night to pray: she is invited to a banquet with Holofernes. Chapter 13 - Judith cutteth off the head of Holofernes, and returneth to Bethulia. Chapter 14 - The Israelites assault the Assyrians, who finding their general slain, are seized with a panic fear. Chapter 15 - The Assyrians flee: the Hebrews pursue after them, and are enriched by their spoils. Chapter 16 - The canticle of Judith: her virtuous life and death.  Haydock Commentary notes for The Book of Judith