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Chapter 4: Uncompromising Standards – Judith

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Judith reported all that had happened to Achior. When he heard these things, he believed and was circumcised, joining the house of Israel to this day. Then the people did as Judith counseled and the enemy was destroyed. Later on, when Joakim the high priest and all Jerusalem discovered what the Lord had accomplished through Judith, he blessed her in the congregation of Israel. “Judith is the exaltation of Jerusalem, the great glory of Israel, and the great pride of our nation. You have done all this single-handed, daughter, and God is well pleased. So, may the Almighty Lord bless you forever!” And all the people said, “Amen!”