Judges 3:7 kjv — And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and forgat the Lord their God, and served Baalim and the…

King James Version

"And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and forgat the Lord their God, and served Baalim and the groves."

— Judges 3:7, King James Version

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Judges 3 — Context

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And they were to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would hearken unto the commandments of the Lord, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses.

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And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, Hittites, and Amorites, and Perizzites, and Hivites, and Jebusites:

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And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their sons, and served their gods.

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And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and forgat the Lord their God, and served Baalim and the groves.

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Therefore the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushan–rishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Chushan–rishathaim eight years.

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And when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.

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And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the Lord delivered Chushan–rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushan–rishathaim.

Judges 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 3:7 say?
Judges 3:7 in the King James Version reads: “And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and forgat the Lord their God, and served Baalim and the groves.”
Where is Judges 3:7 in the Bible?
Judges 3:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 3, verse 7.
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 3:7.
What translation should I read Judges 3:7 in?
Judges 3:7 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 3:7?
Judges 3:7 reads (KJV): “And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and forgat the Lord their God, and served Baalim and the groves.” 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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