Judges 3:18 cpdv — And when he had presented the gifts to him, he followed out his companions, who had arrived with him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when he had presented the gifts to him, he followed out his companions, who had arrived with him. "

— Judges 3:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 3 — Context

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And afterward, they cried out to the Lord, who raised up for them a savior, called Ehud, the son of Gera, the son of Benjamin, who used either hand as well as the right hand. And the sons of Israel sent gifts to Eglon, the king of Moab, by him.

16

And he made for himself a two-edged sword, having a handle, reaching to the middle, the length of the palm of a hand. And he was girded with it under his cloak, on the right thigh.

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And he offered the gifts to Eglon, the king of Moab. Now Eglon was exceedingly fat.

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And when he had presented the gifts to him, he followed out his companions, who had arrived with him.

19

And then, returning from Gilgal where the idols were, he said to the king, “I have a secret word for you, O king.” And he ordered silence. And when all those who were around him had departed,

20

Ehud entered to him. Now he was sitting alone in a summer upper room. And he said, “I have a word from God to you.” And immediately he rose up from his throne.

21

And Ehud extended his left hand, and he took the dagger from his right thigh. And he thrust it into his abdomen

Judges 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 3:18 say?
Judges 3:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he had presented the gifts to him, he followed out his companions, who had arrived with him. ”
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 (CPDV): “And when he had presented the gifts to him, he followed out his companions, who had arrived with him. ” 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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