Judges 3:29 asv — And they smote of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, every lusty man, and every man of valor; and there escaped…

American Standard Version

"And they smote of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, every lusty man, and every man of valor; and there escaped not a man. "

— Judges 3:29, American Standard Version

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Judges 3 — Context

26

And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirah.

27

And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the hill-country of Ephraim; and the children of Israel went down with him from the hill-country, and he before them.

28

And he said unto them, Follow after me; for Jehovah hath delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand. And they went down after him, and took the fords of the Jordan against the Moabites, and suffered not a man to pass over.

29

And they smote of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, every lusty man, and every man of valor; and there escaped not a man.

30

So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.

31

And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who smote of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox-goad: and he also saved Israel.

Judges 3:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 3:29 say?
Judges 3:29 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they smote of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, every lusty man, and every man of valor; and there escaped not a man. ”
Where is Judges 3:29 in the Bible?
Judges 3:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 3, verse 29.
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 3:29.
What translation should I read Judges 3:29 in?
Judges 3:29 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 3:29?
Judges 3:29 reads (ASV): “And they smote of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, every lusty man, and every man of valor; and there escaped not a man. ” 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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