2 And Judith was left alone in the tent, and Holofer´nes lying along upon his bed: for he was filled with wine.
3 Now Judith had commanded her maid to stand without her bedchamber, and to wait for her coming forth, as she did daily: for she said she would go forth to her prayers, and she spake to Bagoas according to the same purpose.
4 So all went forth, and none was left in the bedchamber, neither little nor great.Then Judith, standing by his bed, said in her heart, O Lord God of all power, look at this present upon the works of mine hands for the exaltation of Jerusalem.
5 For now is the time to help thine inheritance, and to execute mine enterprises to the destruction of the enemies which are risen against us.
6 Then she came to the pillar of the bed, which was at Holofer´nes' head, and took down his falchion from thence,
7 and approached to his bed, and took hold of the hair of his head, and said, Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, this day.
8 And she smote twice upon his neck with all her might, and she took away his head from him,