# a widow

A widow is a woman whose husband has died and who has not remarried. She would not have had anyone to protect her from those who wanted to harm her.

# she came often to him

The word "him" refers to the judge.

# Help me get justice against my opponent

"Give me a just ruling against my opponent"

# my opponent

"my enemy" or "the person who is trying to harm me." It is not clear whether the widow is suing the opponent or the opponent is suing the widow.