Judges 6:34 akjv — But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.

American King James Version

"But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him. "

— Judges 6:34, American King James Version

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Judges 6 — Context

31

And Joash said to all that stood against him, Will you plead for Baal? will you save him? he that will plead for him, let him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, let him plead for himself, because one has cast down his altar.

32

Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he has thrown down his altar. ¶

33

Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel.

34

But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.

35

And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers to Asher, and to Zebulun, and to Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. ¶

36

And Gideon said to God, If you will save Israel by my hand, as you have said,

37

Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry on all the earth beside, then shall I know that you will save Israel by my hand, as you have said.

Judges 6:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 6:34 say?
Judges 6:34 in the American King James Version reads: “But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him. ”
Where is Judges 6:34 in the Bible?
Judges 6:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 6, verse 34.
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 6:34.
What translation should I read Judges 6:34 in?
Judges 6:34 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 6:34?
Judges 6:34 reads (AKJV): “But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him. ” 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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