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She fasted all the days of her widowhood, except the day before the sabbath and the sabbath itself, the day before the new moon and the day of the new moon, and the festivals and days of rejoicing of the house of Israel.
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Judith remained as a widow for three years and four months
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at home where she set up a tent for herself on the roof of her house. She put sackcloth around her waist and dressed in widow's clothing.
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She fasted all the days of her widowhood, except the day before the sabbath and the sabbath itself, the day before the new moon and the day of the new moon, and the festivals and days of rejoicing of the house of Israel.
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She was beautiful in appearance, and was very lovely to behold. Her husband Manasseh had left her gold and silver, men and women slaves, livestock, and fields; and she maintained this estate.
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No one spoke ill of her, for she feared God with great devotion.
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