Judges 11:23 kjv — So now the Lord God of Israel hath dispossessed the Amorites from before his people Israel, and shouldest thou possess…

King James Version

"So now the Lord God of Israel hath dispossessed the Amorites from before his people Israel, and shouldest thou possess it?"

— Judges 11:23, King James Version

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Judges 11 — Context

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But Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his coast: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and pitched in Jahaz, and fought against Israel.

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And the Lord God of Israel delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, and they smote them: so Israel possessed all the land of the Amorites, the inhabitants of that country.

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And they possessed all the coasts of the Amorites, from Arnon even unto Jabbok, and from the wilderness even unto Jordan.

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So now the Lord God of Israel hath dispossessed the Amorites from before his people Israel, and shouldest thou possess it?

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Wilt not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god giveth thee to possess? So whomsoever the Lord our God shall drive out from before us, them will we possess.

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And now art thou any thing better than Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab? did he ever strive against Israel, or did he ever fight against them,

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While Israel dwelt in Heshbon and her towns, and in Aroer and her towns, and in all the cities that be along by the coasts of Arnon, three hundred years? why therefore did ye not recover them within that time?

Judges 11:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 11:23 say?
Judges 11:23 in the King James Version reads: “So now the Lord God of Israel hath dispossessed the Amorites from before his people Israel, and shouldest thou possess it?”
Where is Judges 11:23 in the Bible?
Judges 11:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 11, verse 23.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 11:23.
What translation should I read Judges 11:23 in?
Judges 11:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 11:23?
Judges 11:23 reads (KJV): “So now the Lord God of Israel hath dispossessed the Amorites from before his people Israel, and shouldest thou possess it?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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