2 I wouldn't even be attacking your people in the hill country if they had surrendered to me. They insulted me by resisting, and so all this violence is their own fault.
3 Now that you're safe, tell me why you left them and came to our side. It doesn't really matter, though—we will protect you for as long as you want to stay. So don't be afraid! Your life won't be in danger tonight or at any other time.
4 No one will ever try to harm you, and you will be treated very well, just as if you were one of King Nebuchadnezzar's own personal servants.
5 Judith answered:Sir, I am your servant. Please listen to what I have to say. It will be the truth,
6 and if you follow my advice, God will use you to carry out the great plans he has in mind.
7 I swear to you by the life of King Nebuchadnezzar himself, the ruler of the earth, that you have brought every living creature under his control. People of all nations serve him because of what you've done, and wild animals and livestock and birds will live under the control of Nebuchadnezzar and his family forever.
8 My people have heard how wise and talented you are. In fact, the whole world realizes that you are the bravest and most clever army commander in the Assyrian kingdom.