Judges 3:12 - Forerunner Commentary

Judges 3:12

10 ^aThe Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the Lord delivered Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed over Cushan-Rishathaim.

11 So the land had rest for forty years. Then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

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12 ^aAnd the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord. So the Lord strengthened ^bEglon king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the Lord.

13 Then he gathered to himself the people of Ammon and ^aAmalek, went and defeated Israel, and took possession of ^bthe City of Palms.

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

15 But when the children of Israel ^acried out to the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer for them: Ehud the son of Gera, the Benjamite, a ^bleft-handed man. By him the children of Israel sent tribute to Eglon king of Moab.

Verse Comparison: Judges 3:12

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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.

Amplified® Bible
And the Israelites again did evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord strengthened Eglon king of Moab against Israel because they had done what was evil in the sight of the Lord.

Contemporary English Version
Once more the Israelites started disobeying the LORD. So he let them be defeated by King Eglon of Moab,

Darby English Version
And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done what was evil in the sight of the LORD.

Good News Bible
The people of Israel sinned against the LORD again. Because of this the LORD made King Eglon of Moab stronger than Israel.

King James Version
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.

New American Standard Bible
Now the sons of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.

New International Version
Once again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, and because they did this evil the LORD gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel.

New King James Version
And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD strengthened Eglon king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now the sons of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.

Revised Standard Version
And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done what was evil in the sight of the LORD.

Young's Literal Translation
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;

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