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Then they went out to the gate of the city of Bethulia and found Uzziah and the elders of the city, Chabris and Charmis, standing there. When they saw Judith transformed in looks and differently dressed, they were very much astounded at her beauty and said to her, “May the God of our ancestors grant you favor and make your design successful, for the glory of the Israelites and the exaltation of Jerusalem.”

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