Judges 3:12 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

Judges 3:12 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Judges 3:12 in 6 Bible Translations

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Judges 3:12 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“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 3:12 — World English Bible

Judges 3:12 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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. ”

Judges 3:12 — American Standard Version

Judges 3:12 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and the sons of Israel add to do the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah; and Jehovah strengtheneth Eglon king of Moab against Israel, because that they have done the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah;”

Judges 3:12 — Young's Literal Translation

Judges 3:12 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of Jehovah; and Jehovah strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they did evil in the sight of Jehovah. ”

Judges 3:12 — Darby Translation

Judges 3:12 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Then the children of Israel againe committed wickednesse in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord strengthened Eglon King of Moab against Israel, because they had committed wickednesse before the Lord.”

Judges 3:12 — Geneva Bible

Judges 3:12 in Context — Judges 3

10 And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the Lord delivered Chushan–rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushan–rishathaim.

11 And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

12 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.

13 And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.

14 So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.

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What Does Judges 3:12 Mean?

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