Judges 6:3 nasb — For it was when Israel had sown, that the Midianites would come up with the Amalekites and the sons of the east and go…

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"For it was when Israel had sown, that the Midianites would come up with the Amalekites and the sons of the east and go against them."

— Judges 6:3, NASB

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Judges 6 — Context

1

Then the sons of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD gave them into the hands of Midian seven years.

2

The power of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of Midian the sons of Israel made for themselves the dens which were in the mountains and the caves and the strongholds.

3

For it was when Israel had sown, that the Midianites would come up with the Amalekites and the sons of the east and go against them.

4

So they would camp against them and destroy the produce of the earth as far as Gaza, and leave no sustenance in Israel as well as no sheep, ox, or donkey.

5

For they would come up with their livestock and their tents, they would come in like locusts for number, both they and their camels were innumerable; and they came into the land to devastate it.

6

So Israel was brought very low because of Midian, and the sons of Israel cried to the LORD.

Judges 6:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 6:3 say?
Judges 6:3 in the NASB reads: “For it was when Israel had sown, that the Midianites would come up with the Amalekites and the sons of the east and go against them.”
Where is Judges 6:3 in the Bible?
Judges 6:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 6, verse 3.
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 6:3.
What translation should I read Judges 6:3 in?
Judges 6:3 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 6:3?
Judges 6:3 reads (NASB): “For it was when Israel had sown, that the Midianites would come up with the Amalekites and the sons of the east and go against them.” 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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