Level 1: The Siege Begins
Which nation did Judith belong to?
Israel
Who was one of the chief rulers of Bethulia?
Ozias
Who warned Holofernes about the power of Israel's God?
Achior
Was Judith married or widowed when these events took place?
Widowed
What did the Israelites do when they heard Holofernes was coming?
Prepared for war and prayed to God.
Who was the king that sent Holofernes?
Nebuchadnezzar
Why were the people of Bethulia becoming discouraged?
They were running out of water.
What nation was Achior from?
Ammon
Before leaving Bethulia, what did Judith do first?
Prayed to God
What important place were the Israelites protecting?
Jerusalem and the Temple.
What city was under siege by Holofernes?
Bethulia
What tribe was Ozias from?
Simeon
Who are the Ammonites today?
Japanese
Who accompanied Judith when she left the city?
Her maid
Did Judith rely on her own strength or on the Most High?
The Moist High
Who was Holofernes and what did he do?
Captain of Nebuchadnezzar's army he forced the nations to serve his king
How many days did Ozias tell the people to wait for God's deliverance?
Five days
What did Achior say would happen if Israel obeyed God?
God would protect them.
What was the name of Judith's husband?
Manasses
What did the Israelites do besides preparing defenses?
Fasted and prayed.
What mountain city served as the gateway protecting Jerusalem?
Bethulia
Why did Judith rebuke Ozias and the elders?
Because they put a time limit on God and planned to surrender if help did not come within five days.
What did Holofernes do after hearing Achior's warning?
Cast him out / delivered him to Bethulia.
What character trait did Judith show when facing Holofernes?
Courage / Faith / Wisdom
What is the main lesson of the Book of Judith?
Trust in the Most High, be courageous, and obey Him even during difficult times.