Judges 3:19 nasb — But he himself turned back from the idols which were at Gilgal, and said, "I have a secret message for you, O king." An…

NASB

"But he himself turned back from the idols which were at Gilgal, and said, "I have a secret message for you, O king." And he said, "Keep silence." And all who attended him left him."

— Judges 3:19, NASB

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Judges 3 — Context

16

Ehud made himself a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length, and he bound it on his right thigh under his cloak.

17

He presented the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man.

18

It came about when he had finished presenting the tribute, that he sent away the people who had carried the tribute.

19

But he himself turned back from the idols which were at Gilgal, and said, "I have a secret message for you, O king." And he said, "Keep silence." And all who attended him left him.

20

Ehud came to him while he was sitting alone in his cool roof chamber. And Ehud said, "I have a message from God for you." And he arose from his seat.

21

Ehud stretched out his left hand, took the sword from his right thigh and thrust it into his belly.

22

The handle also went in after the blade, and the fat closed over the blade, for he did not draw the sword out of his belly; and the refuse came out.

Judges 3:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 3:19 say?
Judges 3:19 in the NASB reads: “But he himself turned back from the idols which were at Gilgal, and said, "I have a secret message for you, O king." And he said, "Keep silence." And all who attended him left him.”
Where is Judges 3:19 in the Bible?
Judges 3:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 3, verse 19.
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 3:19.
What translation should I read Judges 3:19 in?
Judges 3:19 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 3:19?
Judges 3:19 reads (NASB): “But he himself turned back from the idols which were at Gilgal, and said, "I have a secret message for you, O king." And he said, "Keep silence." And all who attended him left 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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