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Judges 15:19

Judges 15:20 web — He judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.

World English Bible

"He judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years."

— Judges 15:20, World English Bible

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Judges 15 — Context

17

It happened, when he had made an end of speaking, that he cast away the jawbone out of his hand; and that place was called Ramath Lehi.

18

He was very thirsty, and called on Yahweh, and said, "You have given this great deliverance by the hand of your servant; and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?"

19

But God split the hollow place that is in Lehi, and water came out of it. When he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: therefore its name was called En Hakkore, which is in Lehi, to this day.

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He judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.

Judges 15:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 15:20 say?
Judges 15:20 in the World English Bible reads: “He judged Israel in the days of the Philistines 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 (WEB): “He judged Israel in the days of the Philistines 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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