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Judges 3:30

Judges 3:31 web — After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who struck of the Philistines six hundred men with an oxgoad: and he also saved…

World English Bible

"After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who struck of the Philistines six hundred men with an oxgoad: and he also saved Israel."

— Judges 3:31, World English Bible

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Judges 3 — Context

28

He said to them, "Follow me; for Yahweh has delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand." They followed him, and took the fords of the Jordan against the Moabites, and didn't allow any man to pass over.

29

They struck 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. The land had rest eighty years.

31

After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who struck of the Philistines six hundred men with an oxgoad: and he also saved Israel.

Judges 3:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 3:31 say?
Judges 3:31 in the World English Bible reads: “After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who struck of the Philistines six hundred men with an oxgoad: and he also saved Israel.”
Where is Judges 3:31 in the Bible?
Judges 3:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 3, verse 31.
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 3:31.
What translation should I read Judges 3:31 in?
Judges 3:31 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 3:31?
Judges 3:31 reads (WEB): “After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who struck of the Philistines six hundred men with an oxgoad: and he also saved Israel.” 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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