Judith 13:3 kjva — Now Judith had commanded her maid to stand without her bedchamber, and to wait for her. coming forth, as she did daily:…

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Now Judith had commanded her maid to stand without her bedchamber, and to wait for her. coming forth, as she did daily: for she said she would go forth to her prayers, and she spake to Bagoas according to the same purpose.”

— Judith 13:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Judith 13 — Context

1

Now when the evening was come, his servants made haste to depart, and Bagoas shut his tent without, and dismissed the waiters from the presence of his lord; and they went to their beds: for they were all weary, because the feast had been long.

2

And Judith was left along in the tent, and Holofernes lying along upon his bed: for he was filled with wine.

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Now Judith had commanded her maid to stand without her bedchamber, and to wait for her. coming forth, as she did daily: for she said she would go forth to her prayers, and she spake to Bagoas according to the same purpose.

4

So all went forth and none was left in the bedchamber, neither little nor great. Then Judith, standing by his bed, said in her heart, O Lord God of all power, look at this present upon the works of mine hands for the exaltation of Jerusalem.

5

For now is the time to help thine inheritance, and to execute thine enterprizes to the destruction of the enemies which are risen against us.

6

Then she came to the pillar of the bed, which was at Holofernes’ head, and took down his fauchion from thence,

Judith 13:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judith 13:3 say?
Judith 13:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Now Judith had commanded her maid to stand without her bedchamber, and to wait for her. coming forth, as she did daily: for she said she would go forth to her prayers, and she spake to Bagoas according to the same purpose.”
Where is Judith 13:3 in the Bible?
Judith 13:3 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Judith, chapter 13, verse 3.
Who wrote Judith?
Judith is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. A historicized novella; many of its geographical and chronological details (e.g. "Nebuchadnezzar king of the Assyrians") read as deliberately stylized. It was written c. 150–100 BC.
What is the book of Judith about?
Judith tells the story of a devout widow whose beauty, faith, and cunning save the besieged city of Bethulia. She enters the camp of the Assyrian general Holofernes, charms him with words and wine, and beheads him in his tent — turning the invading army to rout. The book is a stirring meditation on courage, prayer, and God's willingness to deliver his people through unlikely hands.
What are the major themes of Judith?
Judith explores themes including Deliverance, Courage, Faith, God's Power, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judith 13:3.
What translation should I read Judith 13:3 in?
Judith 13:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judith 13:3?
Judith 13:3 reads (KJVA): “Now Judith had commanded her maid to stand without her bedchamber, and to wait for her. coming forth, as she did daily: for she said she would go forth to her prayers, and she spake to Bagoas according to the same purpose.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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