Terrified Nations Surrender to Holofernes

Book of Judith 3:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

And also the inhabitants of Ashdod and Ashkelon were afraid, and trembled before him.

And they sent envoys to him to sue for peace and they said:

Themes

Prophecy Divine Justice Nations War Adam Eve

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