Judges 3:1
American King James Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
American Standard Version Now these are the nations which Jehovah left, to prove Israel by them, even as many `of Israel' as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
King James Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
World English Bible Now these are the nations which Yahweh left, to test Israel by them, even as many as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Judges 3:2
American King James Only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as before knew nothing thereof;
American Standard Version only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as beforetime knew nothing thereof:
King James Only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as before knew nothing thereof;
World English Bible only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at least those who knew nothing of it before:
Judges 3:3
American King James Namely, five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Sidonians, and the Hivites that dwelled in mount Lebanon, from mount Baalhermon to the entering in of Hamath.
American Standard Version `namely', the five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Sidonians, and the Hivites that dwelt in mount Lebanon, from mount Baal-hermon unto the entrance of Hamath.
King James Namely, five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Sidonians, and the Hivites that dwelt in mount Lebanon, from mount Baalhermon unto the entering in of Hamath.
World English Bible the five lords of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived on Mount Lebanon, from Mount Baal Hermon to the entrance of Hamath.
Judges 3:4
American King James And they were to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would listen to the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses.
American Standard Version And they were `left', to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would hearken unto the commandments of Jehovah, which he commanded their fathers by Moses.
King James And they were to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would hearken unto the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses.
World English Bible They were left to test Israel by them, to know whether they would listen to Yahweh’s commandments, which he commanded their fathers by Moses.
Judges 3:5
American King James And the children of Israel dwelled among the Canaanites, Hittites, and Amorites, and Perizzites, and Hivites, and Jebusites:
American Standard Version And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites:
King James And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, Hittites, and Amorites, and Perizzites, and Hivites, and Jebusites:
World English Bible The children of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites.
Judges 3:6
American King James And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their sons, and served their gods.
American Standard Version and they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their own daughters to their sons and served their gods.
King James And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their sons, and served their gods.
World English Bible They took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their own daughters to their sons and served their gods.
Judges 3:7
American King James And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgot the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.
American Standard Version And the children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, and forgat Jehovah their God, and served the Baalim and the Asheroth.
King James And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.
World English Bible The children of Israel did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, and forgot Yahweh their God, and served the Baals and the Asheroth.
Judges 3:8
American King James Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Chushanrishathaim eight years.
American Standard Version Therefore the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Cushan-rishathaim eight years.
King James Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Chushanrishathaim eight years.
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh’s anger burned against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Cushan Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia; and the children of Israel served Cushan Rishathaim eight years.
Judges 3:9
American King James And when the children of Israel cried to the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.
American Standard Version And when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah, Jehovah raised up a saviour to the children of Israel, who saved them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.
King James And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.
World English Bible When the children of Israel cried to Yahweh, Yahweh raised up a savior to the children of Israel, who saved them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.
Judges 3:10
American King James And the Spirit of the LORD came on him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.
American Standard Version And the Spirit of Jehovah came upon him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and Jehovah delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand: and his hand prevailed against Cushan-rishathaim.
King James And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.
World English Bible Yahweh’s Spirit came on him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and Yahweh delivered Cushan Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. His hand prevailed against Cushan Rishathaim.
Judges 3:11
American King James And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
American Standard Version And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
King James And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
World English Bible The land had rest forty years, then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
Judges 3:12
American King James And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.
American Standard Version And the children of Israel again did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah: and Jehovah strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah.
King James And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.
World English Bible The children of Israel again did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, and Yahweh strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight.
Judges 3:13
American King James And he gathered to him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.
American Standard Version And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek; and he went and smote Israel, and they possessed the city of palm-trees.
King James And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.
World English Bible He gathered the children of Ammon and Amalek to himself; and he went and struck Israel, and they possessed the city of palm trees.
Judges 3:14
American King James So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.
American Standard Version And the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.
King James So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.
World English Bible The children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.
Judges 3:15
American King James But when the children of Israel cried to the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man left handed: and by him the children of Israel sent a present to Eglon the king of Moab.
American Standard Version But when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah, Jehovah raised them up a saviour, Ehud the son of Gera, the Benjamite, a man left-handed. And the children of Israel sent tribute by him unto Eglon the king of Moab.
King James But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab.
World English Bible But when the children of Israel cried to Yahweh, Yahweh raised up a savior for them: Ehud the son of Gera, the Benjamite, a left-handed man. The children of Israel sent tribute by him to Eglon the king of Moab.
Judges 3:16
American King James But Ehud made him a dagger which had two edges, of a cubit length; and he did gird it under his raiment on his right thigh.
American Standard Version And Ehud made him a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he girded it under his raiment upon his right thigh.
King James But Ehud made him a dagger which had two edges, of a cubit length; and he did gird it under his raiment upon his right thigh.
World English Bible Ehud made himself a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he wore it under his clothing on his right thigh.
Judges 3:17
American King James And he brought the present to Eglon king of Moab: and Eglon was a very fat man.
American Standard Version And he offered the tribute unto Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man.
King James And he brought the present unto Eglon king of Moab: and Eglon was a very fat man.
World English Bible He offered the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man.
Judges 3:18
American King James And when he had made an end to offer the present, he sent away the people that bore the present.
American Standard Version And when he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people that bare the tribute.
King James And when he had made an end to offer the present, he sent away the people that bare the present.
World English Bible When Ehud had finished offering the tribute, he sent away the people who carried the tribute.
Judges 3:19
American King James But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand to you, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him.
American Standard Version But he himself turned back from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king. And he said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him.
King James But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him.
World English Bible But he himself turned back from the stone idols that were by Gilgal, and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” The king said, “Keep silence!” All who stood by him left him.
Judges 3:20
American King James And Ehud came to him; and he was sitting in a summer parlor, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God to you. And he arose out of his seat.
American Standard Version And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting by himself alone in the cool upper room. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.
King James And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlor, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.
World English Bible Ehud came to him; and he was sitting by himself alone in the cool upper room. Ehud said, “I have a message from God to you.” He arose out of his seat.
Judges 3:21
American King James And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly:
American Standard Version And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the sword from his right thigh, and thrust it into his body:
King James And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly:
World English Bible Ehud put out his left hand, and took the sword from his right thigh, and thrust it into his body.
Judges 3:22
American King James And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed on the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out.
American Standard Version and the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, for he drew not the sword out of his body; and it came out behind.
King James And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out.
World English Bible The handle also went in after the blade; and the fat closed on the blade, for he didn’t draw the sword out of his body; and it came out behind.
Judges 3:23
American King James Then Ehud went forth through the porch, and shut the doors of the parlor on him, and locked them.
American Standard Version Then Ehud went forth into the porch, and shut the doors of the upper room upon him, and locked them.
King James Then Ehud went forth through the porch, and shut the doors of the parlor upon him, and locked them.
World English Bible Then Ehud went out onto the porch, and shut the doors of the upper room on him, and locked them.
Judges 3:24
American King James When he was gone out, his servants came; and when they saw that, behold, the doors of the parlor were locked, they said, Surely he covers his feet in his summer chamber.
American Standard Version Now when he was gone out, his servants came; and they saw, and, behold, the doors of the upper room were locked; and they said, Surely he is covering his feet in the upper chamber.
King James When he was gone out, his servants came; and when they saw that, behold, the doors of the parlor were locked, they said, Surely he covereth his feet in his summer chamber.
World English Bible After he had gone, his servants came and saw that the doors of the upper room were locked. They said, “Surely he is covering his feet in the upper room.”
Judges 3:25
American King James And they tarried till they were ashamed: and, behold, he opened not the doors of the parlor; therefore they took a key, and opened them: and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.
American Standard Version And they tarried till they were ashamed; and, behold, he opened not the doors of the upper room: therefore they took the key, and opened `them', and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.
King James And they tarried till they were ashamed: and, behold, he opened not the doors of the parlor; therefore they took a key, and opened them: and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.
World English Bible They waited until they were ashamed; and behold, he didn’t open the doors of the upper room. Therefore they took the key and opened them, and behold, their lord had fallen down dead on the floor.
Judges 3:26
American King James And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped to Seirath.
American Standard Version And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirah.
King James And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirath.
World English Bible Ehud escaped while they waited, passed beyond the stone idols, and escaped to Seirah.
Judges 3:27
American King James And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the hill-country of Ephraim; and the children of Israel went down with him from the hill-country, and he before them.
King James And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them.
World English Bible When he had come, he blew a trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim; and the children of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he led them.
Judges 3:28
American King James And he said to them, Follow after me: for the LORD has delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand. And they went down after him, and took the fords of Jordan toward Moab, and suffered not a man to pass over.
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Follow after me; for Jehovah hath delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand. And they went down after him, and took the fords of the Jordan against the Moabites, and suffered not a man to pass over.
King James And he said unto them, Follow after me: for the LORD hath delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand. And they went down after him, and took the fords of Jordan toward Moab, and suffered not a man to pass over.
World English Bible He said to them, “Follow me; for Yahweh has delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand.” They followed him, and took the fords of the Jordan against the Moabites, and didn’t allow any man to pass over.
Judges 3:29
American King James And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all lusty, and all men of valor; and there escaped not a man.
American Standard Version And they smote of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, every lusty man, and every man of valor; and there escaped not a man.
King James And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all lusty, and all men of valor; and there escaped not a man.
World English Bible They struck at that time about ten thousand men of Moab, every strong man and every man of valor. No man escaped.
Judges 3:30
American King James So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.
American Standard Version So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.
King James So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.
World English Bible So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. Then the land had rest eighty years.
Judges 3:31
American King James And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel.
American Standard Version And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who smote of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox-goad: and he also saved Israel.
King James And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel.
World English Bible After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who struck six hundred men of the Philistines with an ox goad. He also saved Israel.