Judith 8:11 kjva — And they came unto her, and she said unto them, Hear me now, O ye governors of the inhabitants of Bethulia: for your wo…

King James Version with Apocrypha

“And they came unto her, and she said unto them, Hear me now, O ye governors of the inhabitants of Bethulia: for your words that ye have spoken before the people this day are not right, touching this oath which ye made and pronounced between God and you, and have promised to deliver the city to our enemies, unless within these days the Lord turn to help you.”

— Judith 8:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Judith 8 — Context

8

And there was none that gave her an ill word; as she feared God greatly.

9

Now when she heard the evil words of the people against the governor, that they fainted for lack of water; for Judith had heard all the words that Ozias had spoken unto them, and that he had sworn to deliver the city unto the Assyrians after five days;

10

Then she sent her waitingwoman, that had the government of all things that she had, to call Ozias and Chabris and Charmis, the ancients of the city.

11

And they came unto her, and she said unto them, Hear me now, O ye governors of the inhabitants of Bethulia: for your words that ye have spoken before the people this day are not right, touching this oath which ye made and pronounced between God and you, and have promised to deliver the city to our enemies, unless within these days the Lord turn to help you.

12

And now who are ye that have tempted God this day, and stand instead of God among the children of men?

13

And now try the Lord Almighty, but ye shall never know any thing.

14

For ye cannot find the depth of the heart of man, neither can ye perceive the things that he thinketh: then how can ye search out God, that hath made all these things, and know his mind, or comprehend his purpose? Nay, my brethren, provoke not the Lord our God to anger.

Judith 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judith 8:11 say?
Judith 8:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And they came unto her, and she said unto them, Hear me now, O ye governors of the inhabitants of Bethulia: for your words that ye have spoken before the people this day are not right, touching this oath which ye made and pronounced between God and you, and have promised to deliver the city to our enemies, unless within these days the Lord turn to help you.”
Where is Judith 8:11 in the Bible?
Judith 8:11 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Judith, chapter 8, verse 11.
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 8:11.
What translation should I read Judith 8:11 in?
Judith 8:11 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 8:11?
Judith 8:11 reads (KJVA): “And they came unto her, and she said unto them, Hear me now, O ye governors of the inhabitants of Bethulia: for your words that ye have spoken before the people this day are not right, touching this oath which ye made and pronounced between God and you, and have promised to deliver the city to our enemies, unless within these days the Lord turn to help you.” 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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