Judges 6:7 asv — And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah because of Midian,

American Standard Version

"And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah because of Midian, "

— Judges 6:7, American Standard Version

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Judges 6 — Context

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and they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, till thou come unto Gaza, and left no sustenance in Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass.

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For they came up with their cattle 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.

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And Israel was brought very low because of Midian; and the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah.

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And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah because of Midian,

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that Jehovah sent a prophet unto the children of Israel: and he said unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage;

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and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drove them out from before you, and gave you their land;

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and I said unto you, I am Jehovah your God; ye shall not fear the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell. But ye have not hearkened unto my voice.

Judges 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 6:7 say?
Judges 6:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah because of Midian, ”
Where is Judges 6:7 in the Bible?
Judges 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 6, 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 6:7.
What translation should I read Judges 6:7 in?
Judges 6:7 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 6:7?
Judges 6:7 reads (ASV): “And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah because of Midian, ” 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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