18 When the people of Bethulia heard this, they got on their knees and prayed,
19 “Our Lord God of heaven, these arrogant enemies have completely insulted us. Have pity and be kind to us, because we are your people.”
20 Then they encouraged Achior for what he had done and praised him very much.
21 Uzziah took him to his own house, where he held a feast for all the town leaders. They prayed to the God of Israel all night long and asked him to help them.