Judith 8:35

Judith 8:36 kjva — So they returned from the tent, and went to their wards.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“So they returned from the tent, and went to their wards.”

— Judith 8:36, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Judith 8 — Context

Ye shall stand this night in the gate, and I will go forth with my waitingwoman: and within the days that ye have promised to deliver the city to our enemies the Lord will visit Israel by mine hand.

But enquire not ye of mine act: for I will not declare it unto you, till the things be finished that I do.

Then said Ozias and the princes unto her, Go in peace, and the Lord God be before thee, to take vengeance on our enemies.

So they returned from the tent, and went to their wards.

Judith 8:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judith 8:36 say?

Judith 8:36 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “So they returned from the tent, and went to their wards. ”

Where is Judith 8:36 in the Bible?

Judith 8:36 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Judith, chapter 8, verse 36.

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 8:36.

What translation should I read Judith 8:36 in?

Judith 8:36 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 8:36?

Judith 8:36 reads (KJVA): “So they returned from the tent, and went to their wards. ” 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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