Judges 3:18 asv — And when he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people that bare the tribute.

American Standard Version

"And when he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people that bare the tribute. "

— Judges 3:18, American Standard Version

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Judges 3 — Context

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But when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah, Jehovah raised them up a saviour, Ehud the son of Gera, the Benjamite, a man left-handed. And the children of Israel sent tribute by him unto Eglon the king of Moab.

16

And Ehud made him a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he girded it under his raiment upon his right thigh.

17

And he offered the tribute unto Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man.

18

And when he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people that bare the tribute.

19

But he himself turned back from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king. And he said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him.

20

And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting by himself alone in the cool upper room. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.

21

And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the sword from his right thigh, and thrust it into his body:

Judges 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 3:18 say?
Judges 3:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people that bare the tribute. ”
Where is Judges 3:18 in the Bible?
Judges 3:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 3, verse 18.
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 3:18.
What translation should I read Judges 3:18 in?
Judges 3:18 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 3:18?
Judges 3:18 reads (ASV): “And when he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people that bare the tribute. ” 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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