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20 The whole Assyrian army, infantry, chariots, and cavalry, kept them thus surrounded for thirty-four days.[a] All the reservoirs of water failed the inhabitants of Bethulia,

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  1. 7:20 Thirty-four days: the Bethulians lose heart after being without water; Judith will spend four days in the enemy camp (12:10) and the Israelites will plunder the enemy camp for thirty days (15:11).