For we have heard of your wisdom and your policies, and it is reported across all the earth, that you alone are excellent in all the kingdom, and mighty in knowledge, and wonderful in feats of war.
Now as concerning the matter which Achior spoke about in your council, we have heard his words; for the men of Bethulia saved him, and he declared to them all that he had spoken to you.
Therefore, O lord and governor, respect not his word, but store it in your heart, for it is true;
for our nation will not be punished, nor can sword prevail against them, unless they sin against their God.