Judges 14:11 cpdv — And when the citizens of that place had seen him, they presented to him thirty companions to be with him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when the citizens of that place had seen him, they presented to him thirty companions to be with him. "

— Judges 14:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 14 — Context

8

And after some days, returning to marry her, he turned aside so that he might see the carcass of the lion. And behold, there was a swarm of bees in the mouth of the lion, with a honeycomb.

9

And when he had taken it in his hands, he ate it along the way. And arriving to his father and mother, he gave them a portion, and they also ate it. Yet he was not willing to reveal to them that he had taken the honey from the body of the lion.

10

And so his father went down to the woman, and he made a feast for his son Samson. For so the young men were accustomed to do.

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And when the citizens of that place had seen him, they presented to him thirty companions to be with him.

12

And Samson said to them: “I will propose to you a problem, which, if you can solve it for me within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty shirts and the same number of tunics.

13

But if you are not able to solve it, you shall give me thirty shirts and the same number of tunics.” And they answered him, “Propose the problem, so that we may hear it.”

14

And he said to them, “Food went forth from that which eats, and sweetness went forth from that which is strong.” And they were unable to solve the proposition for three days.

Judges 14:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 14:11 say?
Judges 14:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when the citizens of that place had seen him, they presented to him thirty companions to be with him. ”
Where is Judges 14:11 in the Bible?
Judges 14:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 14, verse 11.
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 14:11.
What translation should I read Judges 14:11 in?
Judges 14:11 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 14:11?
Judges 14:11 reads (CPDV): “And when the citizens of that place had seen him, they presented to him thirty companions to be with him. ” 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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