8. Now tell me what you’ve been doing during these last few days." So Judith told him in the presence of the people everything she had done since the day she left, up to the time she began talking to them.
9. When she finished speaking, the people gave a great shout and made a joyful noise in their city.
10. When Achior saw all that the God of Israel had done, he believed in God wholeheartedly. So he was circumcised and joined the house of Israel, remaining until this day.
11. At dawn they hung Holofernes’ head on the wall, and all the men took up their weapons and went out in groups to the mountain passes.
12. When the Assyrians saw them, they sent word to their leaders, who went to the captains, the commanders, and all the other officers.
13. They came to Holofernes’ tent and said to the one who looked after his property, "Wake up our master, for the slaves have become so bold as to come down to make war with us—only to be completely destroyed."