2 But Judith was left alone in the tent, and Holofernes lying along upon his bed: for he was overflown with wine.
3 And Judith had said to her servant that she should stand without her bedchamber, and wait for her coming forth, as she did daily: for she said she would go forth to her prayer; and she spoke to Bagoas according to the same words.
4 And all went away from her presence, and none was left in the bedchamber, neither small nor great. And Judith, standing by his bed, said in her heart, O Lord God of all power, look in this hour upon the works of my hands for the exaltation of Jerusalem.
5 For now is the time to help your inheritance, and to do the thing that I have purposed to the destruction of the enemies which are risen up against us.
6 And she came to the rail of the bed, which was at Holofernes’ head, and took down his scimitar from thence;
7 And she drew near to the bed, and took hold of the hair of his head, and said, Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, this day.
8 And she struck twice upon his neck with all her might, and took away his head from him,