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Judges 15:19

Judges 15:20 cpdv — And he judged Israel, in the days of the Philistines, for twenty years.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he judged Israel, in the days of the Philistines, for twenty years. "

— Judges 15:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 15 — Context

17

And when he had completed these words, singing, he threw the jawbone from his hand. And called the name of that place Ramath-Lehi, which is translated as ‘the elevation of the jawbone.’

18

And being very thirsty, he cried out to the Lord, and he said: “You have given, to the hand of your servant, this very great salvation and victory. But see that I am dying of thirst, and so I will fall into the hands of the uncircumcised.”

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And so the Lord opened a large tooth in the jawbone of the donkey, and water went out from it. And having drank it, his spirit was revived, and he recovered his strength. For this reason, the name of that place was called ‘the Spring called forth from the jawbone,’ even to the present day.

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And he judged Israel, in the days of the Philistines, for twenty years.

Judges 15:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 15:20 say?
Judges 15:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he judged Israel, in the days of the Philistines, for twenty years. ”
Where is Judges 15:20 in the Bible?
Judges 15:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 15, 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 15:20.
What translation should I read Judges 15:20 in?
Judges 15:20 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 15:20?
Judges 15:20 reads (CPDV): “And he judged Israel, in the days of the Philistines, for twenty years. ” 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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