Judith 9&10

Book of Judith Chapter 9&10 Meditation:

 

In chapter 9, Judith’s prayer was a remembrance of God's saving Israelites from slavery in Egypt and asking God to show the same power to save his people. Judith was explaining the pride of the Assyrians that can't stand in front of God's mighty power.

 

In chapter 10, After her individual prayer to the Lord, Judith departs Bethulia after anointing herself with precious ointment and festive attire, because all this dressing up lent from virtue and the Lord also gave her more beauty.  Judith was praying to the Lord on her way to the camp of the Assyrians and to Holofernes himself, she was captured and brought before Holofernes

 

“_____ not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God.  I will ____ you, Yes, I will help you, I will _____ you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10)

 

• Fear, Strengthen, Uphold

• Uphold, Strengthen, Fear

Fill in the blank: “And when they were gone, Judith entered her place of prayer. And clothing herself with haircloth, she placed _____ on her head.” (Verse 1)

• A Crown

• Cover

• Water

• Ashes

How many horses are on each chariot? (Verse 6)

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1

And they do not know that you are our God, who keeps wars from the end, and the Lord is your name. (Verse 10)

• True

• False

What weapon did they say to use to cut off arrogance? (Verse 12)

• Blade

• Spear

• Sword

• Knife

Fill in the blank: “And she called her handmaid, and descending into her house, she took away from herself the ________, and she put away from herself the garments of her widowhood.” (Verse 2)

• Cover

• Haircloth

• Vestment

• Garment

“And when they came to the gate of the city, they found Uzziah and the elders of the city waiting.” (Verse 6)

• True

• False

What did the people in one voice say? (Verse 9)

• Have mercy on us

• This is true

• I believe

• Amen, Amen

Fill in the blank: “And they said to her: “You have preserved your life by following such an ________ plan to descend to our lord” (Verse 15)

• Excellent

• Amazing

• Well

• Great

“And when she had entered after his face, immediately Holofernes was captivated by his eyes.” (Verse 17)

• True

• False