Judges 3:22 asv — and the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, for he drew not the sword out of his body…

American Standard Version

"and the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, for he drew not the sword out of his body; and it came out behind. "

— Judges 3:22, American Standard Version

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Judges 3 — Context

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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:

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and the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, for he drew not the sword out of his body; and it came out behind.

23

Then Ehud went forth into the porch, and shut the doors of the upper room upon him, and locked them.

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Now when he was gone out, his servants came; and they saw, and, behold, the doors of the upper room were locked; and they said, Surely he is covering his feet in the upper chamber.

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And they tarried till they were ashamed; and, behold, he opened not the doors of the upper room: therefore they took the key, and opened them; and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.

Judges 3:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 3:22 say?
Judges 3:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “and the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, for he drew not the sword out of his body; and it came out behind. ”
Where is Judges 3:22 in the Bible?
Judges 3:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 3, verse 22.
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 3:22.
What translation should I read Judges 3:22 in?
Judges 3:22 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 3:22?
Judges 3:22 reads (ASV): “and the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, for he drew not the sword out of his body; and it came out behind. ” 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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