Judges 4:2

Judges 4:1 net — Deborah Summons Barak The Israelites again did evil in the LORD’s sight after Ehud’s death.

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"Deborah Summons Barak The Israelites again did evil in the LORD’s sight after Ehud’s death."

— Judges 4:1, NET Bible

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KJV
“And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord, when Ehud was dead.”
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ASV
“And the children of Israel again did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, when Ehud was dead. ”
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WEB
“The children of Israel again did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, when Ehud was dead.”
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DRB
“And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord after the death of Aod:”
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BBE
“And the children of Israel again did evil in the eyes of the Lord when Ehud was dead.”
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KJVA
“And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord, when Ehud was dead.”
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Judges 4 — Context

Deborah Summons Barak The Israelites again did evil in the LORD’s sight after Ehud’s death.

The LORD turned them over to King Jabin of Canaan, who ruled in Hazor. The general of his army was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth Haggoyim.

The Israelites cried out for help to the LORD, because Sisera had nine hundred chariots with iron-rimmed wheels, and he cruelly oppressed the Israelites for twenty years.

Now Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time.

Judges 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 4:1 say?

Judges 4:1 in the NET Bible reads: “Deborah Summons Barak The Israelites again did evil in the LORD’s sight after Ehud’s death.”

Where is Judges 4:1 in the Bible?

Judges 4:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 4, verse 1.

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 4:1.

What translation should I read Judges 4:1 in?

Judges 4:1 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 4:1?

Judges 4:1 reads (NET): “Deborah Summons Barak The Israelites again did evil in the LORD’s sight after Ehud’s death.” 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.

Judges 4:1 net — Deborah Summons Barak The Israelites again did evil in the LORD’s sight after Ehud’s death.

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