Judges 15:9 net — The Philistines went up and invaded Judah. They arrayed themselves for battle in Lehi.

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"The Philistines went up and invaded Judah. They arrayed themselves for battle in Lehi."

— Judges 15:9, NET Bible

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Judges 15 — Context

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The Philistines asked,“Who did this?” They were told,“Samson, the Timnite’s son-in-law, because the Timnite took Samson’s bride and gave her to his best man.” So the Philistines went up and burned her and her father.

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Samson said to them,“Because you did this, I will get revenge against you before I quit fighting.”

8

He struck them down and defeated them. Then he went down and lived for a time in the cave in the cliff of Etam.

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The Philistines went up and invaded Judah. They arrayed themselves for battle in Lehi.

10

The men of Judah said,“Why are you attacking us?” The Philistines said,“We have come up to take Samson prisoner so we can do to him what he has done to us.”

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Three thousand men of Judah went down to the cave in the cliff of Etam and said to Samson,“Do you not know that the Philistines rule over us? Why have you done this to us?” He said to them,“I have only done to them what they have done to me.”

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They said to him,“We have come down to take you prisoner so we can hand you over to the Philistines.” Samson said to them,“Promise me you will not kill me.”

Judges 15:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 15:9 say?
Judges 15:9 in the NET Bible reads: “The Philistines went up and invaded Judah. They arrayed themselves for battle in Lehi.”
Where is Judges 15:9 in the Bible?
Judges 15:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 15, verse 9.
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 15:9.
What translation should I read Judges 15:9 in?
Judges 15:9 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 15:9?
Judges 15:9 reads (NET): “The Philistines went up and invaded Judah. They arrayed themselves for battle in Lehi.” 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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