Judges 6:3 web — So it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east; they ca…

World English Bible

"So it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east; they came up against them;"

— Judges 6:3, World English Bible

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Judges 6 — Context

1

The children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh: and Yahweh delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.

2

The hand of Midian prevailed against Israel; and because of Midian the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and the caves, and the strongholds.

3

So it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east; they came up against them;

4

and they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, until you come to Gaza, and left no sustenance in Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor donkey.

5

For they came up with their livestock and their tents; they came in as locusts for multitude; both they and their camels were without number: and they came into the land to destroy it.

6

Israel was brought very low because of Midian; and the children of Israel cried to Yahweh.

Judges 6:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 6:3 say?
Judges 6:3 in the World English Bible reads: “So it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east; they came up 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 (WEB): “So it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east; they came up 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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