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Judges 14:19

Judges 14:20 kjv — But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.

King James Version

"But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend. "

— Judges 14:20, King James Version

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Judges 14 — Context

17

And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people.

18

And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? and what is stronger than a lion? And he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle.

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And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father’s house.

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But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.

Judges 14:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 14:20 say?
Judges 14:20 in the King James Version reads: “But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend. ”
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 (KJV): “But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend. ” 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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