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Judges 14:19

Judges 14:20 cpdv — Then his wife took as a husband one of his friends and wedding companions.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then his wife took as a husband one of his friends and wedding companions. "

— Judges 14:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 14 — Context

17

Therefore, she wept before him during the seven days of the feast. And at length, on the seventh day, since she had been troubling him, he explained it. And immediately she revealed it to her countrymen.

18

And they, on the seventh day, before the sun declined, said to him: “What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion?” And he said to them, “If you had not plowed with my heifer, you would not have uncovered my proposition.”

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And so the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon him, and he descended to Ashkelon, and in that place he struck down thirty men. And taking away their garments, he gave them to those who had solved the problem. And being exceedingly angry, he went up to his father’s house.

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Then his wife took as a husband one of his friends and wedding companions.

Judges 14:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 14:20 say?
Judges 14:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then his wife took as a husband one of his friends and wedding companions. ”
Where is Judges 14:20 in the Bible?
Judges 14:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 14, verse 20.
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 14:20.
What translation should I read Judges 14:20 in?
Judges 14:20 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 14:20?
Judges 14:20 reads (CPDV): “Then his wife took as a husband one of his friends and wedding companions. ” 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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