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1:1	After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?	After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Canaanites?
1:2	The Lord answered, Judah is to go; I have given the land into their hands.	The Lord answered, Judah shall go up; I have given the land into their hands.
1:3	Then the men of Judah said to the Simeonites their brothers, Come up with us into the territory allotted to us, to fight against the Canaanites. We in turn will go with you into yours. So the Simeonites went with them.	The men of Judah then said to the Simeonites their fellow Israelites, Come up with us into the territory allotted to us, to fight against the Canaanites. We in turn will go with you into yours. So the Simeonites went with them.
1:4	When Judah attacked, the Lord gave the Canaanites and Perizzites into their hands and they struck down ten thousand men at Bezek.	When Judah attacked, the Lord gave the Canaanites and Perizzites into their hands, and they struck down ten thousand men at Bezek.
1:9	After that, the men of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, the Negev and the western foothills.	After that, Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, the Negev and the western foothills.
1:12	And Caleb said, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage to the man who attacks and captures Kiriath Sepher.	And Caleb said, I will give my daughter Aksah in marriage to the man who attacks and captures Kiriath Sepher.
1:13	Othniel son of Kenaz, Calebs younger brother, took it; so Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.	Othniel son of Kenaz, Calebs younger brother, took it; so Caleb gave his daughter Aksah to him in marriage.
1:15	She replied, Do me a special favor. Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me also springs of water. Then Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs.	She replied, Do me a special favor. Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me also springs of water. So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs.
1:16	The descendants of Moses father in law, the Kenite, went up from the City of Palms with the men of Judah to live among the people of the Desert of Judah in the Negev near Arad.	The descendants of Moses father in law, the Kenite, went up from the City of Palms with the people of Judah to live among the inhabitants of the Desert of Judah in the Negev near Arad.
1:17	Then the men of Judah went with the Simeonites their brothers and attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and they totally destroyed the city. Therefore it was called Hormah.	Then the men of Judah went with the Simeonites their fellow Israelites and attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and they totally destroyed the city. Therefore it was called Hormah.
1:18	The men of Judah also took Gaza, Ashkelon and Ekron—each city with its territory.	Judah also took Gaza, Ashkelon and Ekron—each city with its territory.
1:19	The Lord was with the men of Judah. They took possession of the hill country, but they were unable to drive the people from the plains, because they had iron chariots.	The Lord was with the men of Judah. They took possession of the hill country, but they were unable to drive the people from the plains, because they had chariots fitted with iron.
1:21	The Benjamites, however, failed to dislodge the Jebusites, who were living in Jerusalem; to this day the Jebusites live there with the Benjamites.	The Benjamites, however, did not drive out the Jebusites, who were living in Jerusalem; to this day the Jebusites live there with the Benjamites.
1:22	Now the house of Joseph attacked Bethel, and the Lord was with them.	Now the tribes of Joseph attacked Bethel, and the Lord was with them.
1:30	Neither did Zebulun drive out the Canaanites living in Kitron or Nahalol, who remained among them; but they did subject them to forced labor.	Neither did Zebulun drive out the Canaanites living in Kitron or Nahalol, so these Canaanites lived among them, but Zebulun did subject them to forced labor.
1:31	Nor did Asher drive out those living in Acco or Sidon or Ahlab or Aczib or Helbah or Aphek or Rehob,	Nor did Asher drive out those living in Akko or Sidon or Ahlab or Akzib or Helbah or Aphek or Rehob.
1:32	and because of this the people of Asher lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land.	The Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land because they did not drive them out.
1:35	And the Amorites were determined also to hold out in Mount Heres, Aijalon and Shaalbim, but when the power of the house of Joseph increased, they too were pressed into forced labor.	And the Amorites were determined also to hold out in Mount Heres, Aijalon and Shaalbim, but when the power of the tribes of Joseph increased, they too were pressed into forced labor.
2:1	The angel of the Lord went up from Gilgal to Bokim and said, I brought you up out of Egypt and led you into the land that I swore to give to your forefathers. I said, I will never break my covenant with you,	The angel of the Lord went up from Gilgal to Bokim and said, I brought you up out of Egypt and led you into the land I swore to give to your ancestors. I said, I will never break my covenant with you,
2:3	Now therefore I tell you that I will not drive them out before you; they will be thorns in your sides and their gods will be a snare to you.	And I have also said, I will not drive them out before you; they will become traps for you, and their gods will become snares to you.
2:6	After Joshua had dismissed the Israelites, they went to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance.	After Joshua had dismissed the Israelites, they went to take possession of the land, each to their own inheritance.
2:10	After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel.	After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel.
2:12	They forsook the Lord, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of Egypt. They followed and worshiped various gods of the peoples around them. They provoked the Lord to anger	They forsook the Lord, the God of their ancestors, who had brought them out of Egypt. They followed and worshiped various gods of the peoples around them. They aroused the Lords anger
2:14	In his anger against Israel the Lord handed them over to raiders who plundered them. He sold them to their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist.	In his anger against Israel the Lord gave them into the hands of raiders who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist.
2:17	Yet they would not listen to their judges but prostituted themselves to other gods and worshiped them. Unlike their fathers, they quickly turned from the way in which their fathers had walked, the way of obedience to the Lords commands.	Yet they would not listen to their judges but prostituted themselves to other gods and worshiped them. They quickly turned from the ways of their ancestors, who had been obedient to the Lords commands.
2:18	Whenever the Lord raised up a judge for them, he was with the judge and saved them out of the hands of their enemies as long as the judge lived; for the Lord had compassion on them as they groaned under those who oppressed and afflicted them.	Whenever the Lord raised up a judge for them, he was with the judge and saved them out of the hands of their enemies as long as the judge lived; for the Lord relented because of their groaning under those who oppressed and afflicted them.
2:19	But when the judge died, the people returned to ways even more corrupt than those of their fathers, following other gods and serving and worshiping them. They refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways.	But when the judge died, the people returned to ways even more corrupt than those of their ancestors, following other gods and serving and worshiping them. They refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways.
2:20	Therefore the Lord was very angry with Israel and said, Because this nation has violated the covenant that I laid down for their forefathers and has not listened to me,	Therefore the Lord was very angry with Israel and said, Because this nation has violated the covenant I ordained for their ancestors and has not listened to me,
2:22	I will use them to test Israel and see whether they will keep the way of the Lord and walk in it as their forefathers did.	I will use them to test Israel and see whether they will keep the way of the Lord and walk in it as their ancestors did.
3:4	They were left to test the Israelites to see whether they would obey the Lords commands, which he had given their forefathers through Moses.	They were left to test the Israelites to see whether they would obey the Lords commands, which he had given their ancestors through Moses.
3:10	The Spirit of the Lord came upon him, so that he became Israels judge and went to war. The Lord gave Cushan Rishathaim king of Aram into the hands of Othniel, who overpowered him.	The Spirit of the Lord came on him, so that he became Israels judge and went to war. The Lord gave Cushan Rishathaim king of Aram into the hands of Othniel, who overpowered him.
3:12	Once again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, and because they did this evil the Lord gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel.	Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, and because they did this evil the Lord gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel.
3:16	Now Ehud had made a double edged sword about a foot and a half long, which he strapped to his right thigh under his clothing.	Now Ehud had made a double edged sword about a cubit long, which he strapped to his right thigh under his clothing.
3:18	After Ehud had presented the tribute, he sent on their way the men who had carried it.	After Ehud had presented the tribute, he sent on their way those who had carried it.
3:19	At the idols near Gilgal he himself turned back and said, I have a secret message for you, O king. The king said, Quiet! And all his attendants left him.	But on reaching the stone images near Gilgal he himself went back to Eglon and said, Your Majesty, I have a secret message for you. The king said to his attendants, Leave us! And they all left.
3:20	Ehud then approached him while he was sitting alone in the upper room of his summer palace and said, I have a message from God for you. As the king rose from his seat,	Ehud then approached him while he was sitting alone in the upper room of his palace and said, I have a message from God for you. As the king rose from his seat,
3:22	Even the handle sank in after the blade, which came out his back. Ehud did not pull the sword out, and the fat closed in over it.	Even the handle sank in after the blade, and his bowels discharged. Ehud did not pull the sword out, and the fat closed in over it.
3:24	After he had gone, the servants came and found the doors of the upper room locked. They said, He must be relieving himself in the inner room of the house.	After he had gone, the servants came and found the doors of the upper room locked. They said, He must be relieving himself in the inner room of the palace.
3:26	While they waited, Ehud got away. He passed by the idols and escaped to Seirah.	While they waited, Ehud got away. He passed by the stone images and escaped to Seirah.
3:28	Follow me, he ordered, for the Lord has given Moab, your enemy, into your hands. So they followed him down and, taking possession of the fords of the Jordan that led to Moab, they allowed no one to cross over.	Follow me, he ordered, for the Lord has given Moab, your enemy, into your hands. So they followed him down and took possession of the fords of the Jordan that led to Moab; they allowed no one to cross over.
3:29	At that time they struck down about ten thousand Moabites, all vigorous and strong; not a man escaped.	At that time they struck down about ten thousand Moabites, all vigorous and strong; not one escaped.
4:1	After Ehud died, the Israelites once again did evil in the eyes of the Lord.	Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, now that Ehud was dead.
4:2	So the Lord sold them into the hands of Jabin, a king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his army was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth Haggoyim.	So the Lord sold them into the hands of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. Sisera, the commander of his army, was based in Harosheth Haggoyim.
4:3	Because he had nine hundred iron chariots and had cruelly oppressed the Israelites for twenty years, they cried to the Lord for help.	Because he had nine hundred chariots fitted with iron and had cruelly oppressed the Israelites for twenty years, they cried to the Lord for help.
4:4	Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time.	Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time.
4:5	She held court under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites came to her to have their disputes decided.	She held court under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her to have their disputes decided.
4:6	She sent for Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, The Lord, the God of Israel, commands you: Go, take with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun and lead the way to Mount Tabor.	She sent for Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, The Lord, the God of Israel, commands you: Go, take with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun and lead them up to Mount Tabor.
4:7	I will lure Sisera, the commander of Jabins army, with his chariots and his troops to the Kishon River and give him into your hands.	I will lead Sisera, the commander of Jabins army, with his chariots and his troops to the Kishon River and give him into your hands.
4:9	Very well, Deborah said, I will go with you. But because of the way you are going about this, the honor will not be yours, for the Lord will hand Sisera over to a woman. So Deborah went with Barak to Kedesh,	Certainly I will go with you, said Deborah. But because of the course you are taking, the honor will not be yours, for the Lord will deliver Sisera into the hands of a woman. So Deborah went with Barak to Kedesh.
4:10	where he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him.	There Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali, and ten thousand men went up under his command. Deborah also went up with him.
4:13	Sisera gathered together his nine hundred iron chariots and all the men with him, from Harosheth Haggoyim to the Kishon River.	Sisera summoned from Harosheth Haggoyim to the Kishon River all his men and his nine hundred chariots fitted with iron.
4:14	Then Deborah said to Barak, Go! This is the day the Lord has given Sisera into your hands. Has not the Lord gone ahead of you? So Barak went down Mount Tabor, followed by ten thousand men.	Then Deborah said to Barak, Go! This is the day the Lord has given Sisera into your hands. Has not the Lord gone ahead of you? So Barak went down Mount Tabor, with ten thousand men following him.
4:15	At Baraks advance, the Lord routed Sisera and all his chariots and army by the sword, and Sisera abandoned his chariot and fled on foot.	At Baraks advance, the Lord routed Sisera and all his chariots and army by the sword, and Sisera got down from his chariot and fled on foot.
4:16	But Barak pursued the chariots and army as far as Harosheth Haggoyim. All the troops of Sisera fell by the sword; not a man was left.	Barak pursued the chariots and army as far as Harosheth Haggoyim, and all Siseras troops fell by the sword; not a man was left.
4:17	Sisera, however, fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there were friendly relations between Jabin king of Hazor and the clan of Heber the Kenite.	Sisera, meanwhile, fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was an alliance between Jabin king of Hazor and the family of Heber the Kenite.
4:18	Jael went out to meet Sisera and said to him, Come, my Lord, come right in. Dont be afraid. So he entered her tent, and she put a covering over him.	Jael went out to meet Sisera and said to him, Come, my Lord, come right in. Dont be afraid. So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket.
4:20	Stand in the doorway of the tent, he told her. If someone comes by and asks you, Is anyone here? say No.	Stand in the doorway of the tent, he told her. If someone comes by and asks you, Is anyone in there? say No.
4:22	Barak came by in pursuit of Sisera, and Jael went out to meet him. Come, she said, I will show you the man youre looking for. So he went in with her, and there lay Sisera with the tent peg through his temple—dead.	Just then Barak came by in pursuit of Sisera, and Jael went out to meet him. Come, she said, I will show you the man youre looking for. So he went in with her, and there lay Sisera with the tent peg through his temple—dead.
4:23	On that day God subdued Jabin, the Canaanite king, before the Israelites.	On that day God subdued Jabin king of Canaan before the Israelites.
4:24	And the hand of the Israelites grew stronger and stronger against Jabin, the Canaanite king, until they destroyed him.	And the hand of the Israelites pressed harder and harder against Jabin king of Canaan until they destroyed him.
5:2	When the princes in Israel take the lead, when the people willingly offer themselves—praise the Lord!	When the princes in Israel take the lead, when the people willingly offer themselves— praise the Lord!
5:3	Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I will sing to the Lord, I will sing; I will make music to the Lord, the God of Israel.	Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I, even I, will sing to the Lord; I will praise the Lord, the God of Israel, in song.
5:4	O Lord, when you went out from Seir, when you marched from the land of Edom, the earth shook, the heavens poured, the clouds poured down water.	When you, Lord, went out from Seir, when you marched from the land of Edom, the earth shook, the heavens poured, the clouds poured down water.
5:6	In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the roads were abandoned; travelers took to winding paths.	In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were abandoned; travelers took to winding paths.
5:7	Village life in Israel ceased, ceased until I, Deborah, arose, arose a mother in Israel.	Villagers in Israel would not fight; they held back until I, Deborah, arose, until I arose, a mother in Israel.
5:8	When they chose new gods, war came to the city gates, and not a shield or spear was seen among forty thousand in Israel.	God chose new leaders when war came to the city gates, but not a shield or spear was seen among forty thousand in Israel.
5:11	the voice of the singers at the watering places. They recite the righteous acts of the Lord, the righteous acts of his warriors in Israel. Then the people of the Lord went down to the city gates.	the voice of the singers at the watering places. They recite the victories of the Lord, the victories of his villagers in Israel. Then the people of the Lord went down to the city gates.
5:12	Wake up, wake up, Deborah! Wake up, wake up, break out in song! Arise, O Barak! Take captive your captives, O son of Abinoam.	Wake up, wake up, Deborah! Wake up, wake up, break out in song! Arise, Barak! Take captive your captives, son of Abinoam.
5:13	Then the men who were left came down to the nobles; the people of the Lord came to me with the mighty.	The remnant of the nobles came down; the people of the Lord came down to me against the mighty.
5:15	The princes of Issachar were with Deborah; yes, Issachar was with Barak, rushing after him into the valley. In the districts of Reuben there was much searching of heart.	The princes of Issachar were with Deborah; yes, Issachar was with Barak, sent under his command into the valley. In the districts of Reuben there was much searching of heart.
5:16	Why did you stay among the campfires to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the districts of Reuben there was much searching of heart.	Why did you stay among the sheep pens to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the districts of Reuben there was much searching of heart.
5:18	The people of Zebulun risked their very lives; so did Naphtali on the heights of the field.	The people of Zebulun risked their very lives; so did Naphtali on the terraced fields.
5:19	Kings came, they fought; the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo, but they carried off no silver, no plunder.	Kings came, they fought, the kings of Canaan fought. At Taanach, by the waters of Megiddo, they took no plunder of silver.
5:22	Then thundered the horses hoofs—galloping, galloping go his mighty steeds.	Then thundered the horses hooves— galloping, galloping go his mighty steeds.
5:30	Are they not finding and dividing the spoils: a girl or two for each man, colorful garments as plunder for Sisera, colorful garments embroidered, highly embroidered garments for my neck—all this as plunder?	Are they not finding and dividing the spoils: a woman or two for each man, colorful garments as plunder for Sisera, colorful garments embroidered, highly embroidered garments for my neck— all this as plunder?
5:31	So may all your enemies perish, O Lord! But may they who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength. Then the land had peace forty years.	So may all your enemies perish, Lord! But may all who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength. Then the land had peace forty years.
6:1	Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, and for seven years he gave them into the hands of the Midianites.	The Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, and for seven years he gave them into the hands of the Midianites.
6:5	They came up with their livestock and their tents like swarms of locusts. It was impossible to count the men and their camels; they invaded the land to ravage it.	They came up with their livestock and their tents like swarms of locusts. It was impossible to count them or their camels; they invaded the land to ravage it.
6:7	When the Israelites cried to the Lord because of Midian,	When the Israelites cried out to the Lord because of Midian,
6:9	I snatched you from the power of Egypt and from the hand of all your oppressors. I drove them from before you and gave you their land.	I rescued you from the hand of the Egyptians. And I delivered you from the hand of all your oppressors; I drove them out before you and gave you their land.
6:13	But sir, Gideon replied, if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our fathers told us about when they said, Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt? But now the Lord has abandoned us and put us into the hand of Midian.	Pardon me, my Lord, Gideon replied, but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt? But now the Lord has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.
6:15	But Lord, Gideon asked, how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.	Pardon me, my Lord, Gideon replied, but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.
6:16	The Lord answered, I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites together.	The Lord answered, I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.
6:19	Gideon went in, prepared a young goat, and from an ephah of flour he made bread without yeast. Putting the meat in a basket and its broth in a pot, he brought them out and offered them to him under the oak.	Gideon went inside, prepared a young goat, and from an ephah of flour he made bread without yeast. Putting the meat in a basket and its broth in a pot, he brought them out and offered them to him under the oak.
6:21	With the tip of the staff that was in his hand, the angel of the Lord touched the meat and the unleavened bread. Fire flared from the rock, consuming the meat and the bread. And the angel of the Lord disappeared.	Then the angel of the Lord touched the meat and the unleavened bread with the tip of the staff that was in his hand. Fire flared from the rock, consuming the meat and the bread. And the angel of the Lord disappeared.
6:22	When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the Lord, he exclaimed, Ah, Sovereign Lord! I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face!	When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the Lord, he exclaimed, Alas, Sovereign Lord! I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face!
6:24	So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.	So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
6:27	So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the Lord told him. But because he was afraid of his family and the men of the town, he did it at night rather than in the daytime.	So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the Lord told him. But because he was afraid of his family and the townspeople, he did it at night rather than in the daytime.
6:28	In the morning when the men of the town got up, there was Baals altar, demolished, with the Asherah pole beside it cut down and the second bull sacrificed on the newly built altar!	In the morning when the people of the town got up, there was Baals altar, demolished, with the Asherah pole beside it cut down and the second bull sacrificed on the newly built altar!
6:30	The men of the town demanded of Joash, Bring out your son. He must die, because he has broken down Baals altar and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.	The people of the town demanded of Joash, Bring out your son. He must die, because he has broken down Baals altar and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.
6:32	So that day they called Gideon Jerub Baal, saying, Let Baal contend with him, because he broke down Baals altar.	So because Gideon broke down Baals altar, they gave him the name Jerub Baal that day, saying, Let Baal contend with him.
6:34	Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him.	Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him.
6:39	Then Gideon said to God, Do not be angry with me. Let me make just one more request. Allow me one more test with the fleece. This time make the fleece dry and the ground covered with dew.	Then Gideon said to God, Do not be angry with me. Let me make just one more request. Allow me one more test with the fleece, but this time make the fleece dry and let the ground be covered with dew.
7:2	The Lord said to Gideon, You have too many men for me to deliver Midian into their hands. In order that Israel may not boast against me that her own strength has saved her,	The Lord said to Gideon, You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, My own strength has saved me.
7:3	announce now to the people, Anyone who trembles with fear may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.  So twenty two thousand men left, while ten thousand remained.	Now announce to the army, Anyone who trembles with fear may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.  So twenty two thousand men left, while ten thousand remained.
7:4	But the Lord said to Gideon, There are still too many men. Take them down to the water, and I will sift them for you there. If I say, This one shall go with you, he shall go; but if I say, This one shall not go with you, he shall not go.	But the Lord said to Gideon, There are still too many men. Take them down to the water, and I will thin them out for you there. If I say, This one shall go with you, he shall go; but if I say, This one shall not go with you, he shall not go.
7:5	So Gideon took the men down to the water. There the Lord told him, Separate those who lap the water with their tongues like a dog from those who kneel down to drink.	So Gideon took the men down to the water. There the Lord told him, Separate those who lap the water with their tongues as a dog laps from those who kneel down to drink.
7:6	Three hundred men lapped with their hands to their mouths. All the rest got down on their knees to drink.	Three hundred of them drank from cupped hands, lapping like dogs. All the rest got down on their knees to drink.
7:7	The Lord said to Gideon, With the three hundred men that lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hands. Let all the other men go, each to his own place.	The Lord said to Gideon, With the three hundred men that lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hands. Let all the others go home.
7:8	So Gideon sent the rest of the Israelites to their tents but kept the three hundred, who took over the provisions and trumpets of the others. Now the camp of Midian lay below him in the valley.	So Gideon sent the rest of the Israelites home but kept the three hundred, who took over the provisions and trumpets of the others. Now the camp of Midian lay below him in the valley.
7:15	When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped God. He returned to the camp of Israel and called out, Get up! The Lord has given the Midianite camp into your hands.	When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed down and worshiped. He returned to the camp of Israel and called out, Get up! The Lord has given the Midianite camp into your hands.
7:24	Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites and seize the waters of the Jordan ahead of them as far as Beth Barah. So all the men of Ephraim were called out and they took the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth Barah.	Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites and seize the waters of the Jordan ahead of them as far as Beth Barah. So all the men of Ephraim were called out and they seized the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth Barah.
8:1	Now the Ephraimites asked Gideon, Why have you treated us like this? Why didnt you call us when you went to fight Midian? And they criticized him sharply.	Now the Ephraimites asked Gideon, Why have you treated us like this? Why didnt you call us when you went to fight Midian? And they challenged him vigorously.
8:5	He said to the men of Succoth, Give my troops some bread; they are worn out, and I am still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.	He said to the men of Sukkoth, Give my troops some bread; they are worn out, and I am still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.
8:6	But the officials of Succoth said, Do you already have the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna in your possession? Why should we give bread to your troops?	But the officials of Sukkoth said, Do you already have the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna in your possession? Why should we give bread to your troops?
8:8	From there he went up to Peniel and made the same request of them, but they answered as the men of Succoth had.	From there he went up to Peniel and made the same request of them, but they answered as the men of Sukkoth had.
8:11	Gideon went up by the route of the nomads east of Nobah and Jogbehah and fell upon the unsuspecting army.	Gideon went up by the route of the nomads east of Nobah and Jogbehah and attacked the unsuspecting army.
8:14	He caught a young man of Succoth and questioned him, and the young man wrote down for him the names of the seventy seven officials of Succoth, the elders of the town.	He caught a young man of Sukkoth and questioned him, and the young man wrote down for him the names of the seventy seven officials of Sukkoth, the elders of the town.
8:15	Then Gideon came and said to the men of Succoth, Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me by saying, Do you already have the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna in your possession? Why should we give bread to your exhausted men?	Then Gideon came and said to the men of Sukkoth, Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me by saying, Do you already have the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna in your possession? Why should we give bread to your exhausted men?
8:16	He took the elders of the town and taught the men of Succoth a lesson by punishing them with desert thorns and briers.	He took the elders of the town and taught the men of Sukkoth a lesson by punishing them with desert thorns and briers.
8:22	The Israelites said to Gideon, Rule over us—you, your son and your grandson—because you have saved us out of the hand of Midian.	The Israelites said to Gideon, Rule over us—you, your son and your grandson—because you have saved us from the hand of Midian.
8:25	They answered, Well be glad to give them. So they spread out a garment, and each man threw a ring from his plunder onto it.	They answered, Well be glad to give them. So they spread out a garment, and each of them threw a ring from his plunder onto it.
8:28	Thus Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. During Gideons lifetime, the land enjoyed peace forty years.	Thus Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. During Gideons lifetime, the land had peace forty years.
8:31	His concubine, who lived in Shechem, also bore him a son, whom he named Abimelech.	His concubine, who lived in Shechem, also bore him a son, whom he named Abimelek.
8:35	They also failed to show kindness to the family of Jerub Baal that is, Gideon for all the good things he had done for them.	They also failed to show any loyalty to the family of Jerub Baal that is, Gideon in spite of all the good things he had done for them.
9:1	Abimelech son of Jerub Baal went to his mothers brothers in Shechem and said to them and to all his mothers clan,	Abimelek son of Jerub Baal went to his mothers brothers in Shechem and said to them and to all his mothers clan,
9:3	When the brothers repeated all this to the citizens of Shechem, they were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, He is our brother.	When the brothers repeated all this to the citizens of Shechem, they were inclined to follow Abimelek, for they said, He is related to us.
9:4	They gave him seventy shekels of silver from the temple of Baal Berith, and Abimelech used it to hire reckless adventurers, who became his followers.	They gave him seventy shekels of silver from the temple of Baal Berith, and Abimelek used it to hire reckless scoundrels, who became his followers.
9:6	Then all the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo gathered beside the great tree at the pillar in Shechem to crown Abimelech king.	Then all the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo gathered beside the great tree at the pillar in Shechem to crown Abimelek king.
9:9	But the olive tree answered, Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and men are honored, to hold sway over the trees?	But the olive tree answered, Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and humans are honored, to hold sway over the trees?
9:13	But the vine answered, Should I give up my wine, which cheers both gods and men, to hold sway over the trees?	But the vine answered, Should I give up my wine, which cheers both gods and humans, to hold sway over the trees?
9:16	Now if you have acted honorably and in good faith when you made Abimelech king, and if you have been fair to Jerub Baal and his family, and if you have treated him as he deserves—	Have you acted honorably and in good faith by making Abimelek king? Have you been fair to Jerub Baal and his family? Have you treated him as he deserves?
9:17	and to think that my father fought for you, risked his life to rescue you from the hand of Midian	Remember that my father fought for you and risked his life to rescue you from the hand of Midian.
9:18	but today you have revolted against my fathers family, murdered his seventy sons on a single stone, and made Abimelech, the son of his slave girl, king over the citizens of Shechem because he is your brother—	But today you have revolted against my fathers family. You have murdered his seventy sons on a single stone and have made Abimelek, the son of his female slave, king over the citizens of Shechem because he is related to you.
9:19	if then you have acted honorably and in good faith toward Jerub Baal and his family today, may Abimelech be your joy, and may you be his, too!	So have you acted honorably and in good faith toward Jerub Baal and his family today? If you have, may Abimelek be your joy, and may you be his, too!
9:20	But if you have not, let fire come out from Abimelech and consume you, citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo, and let fire come out from you, citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo, and consume Abimelech!	But if you have not, let fire come out from Abimelek and consume you, the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo, and let fire come out from you, the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo, and consume Abimelek!
9:21	Then Jotham fled, escaping to Beer, and he lived there because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech.	Then Jotham fled, escaping to Beer, and he lived there because he was afraid of his brother Abimelek.
9:22	After Abimelech had governed Israel three years,	After Abimelek had governed Israel three years,
9:23	God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the citizens of Shechem, who acted treacherously against Abimelech.	God stirred up animosity between Abimelek and the citizens of Shechem so that they acted treacherously against Abimelek.
9:24	God did this in order that the crime against Jerub Baals seventy sons, the shedding of their blood, might be avenged on their brother Abimelech and on the citizens of Shechem, who had helped him murder his brothers.	God did this in order that the crime against Jerub Baals seventy sons, the shedding of their blood, might be avenged on their brother Abimelek and on the citizens of Shechem, who had helped him murder his brothers.
9:25	In opposition to him these citizens of Shechem set men on the hilltops to ambush and rob everyone who passed by, and this was reported to Abimelech.	In opposition to him these citizens of Shechem set men on the hilltops to ambush and rob everyone who passed by, and this was reported to Abimelek.
9:26	Now Gaal son of Ebed moved with his brothers into Shechem, and its citizens put their confidence in him.	Now Gaal son of Ebed moved with his clan into Shechem, and its citizens put their confidence in him.
9:27	After they had gone out into the fields and gathered the grapes and trodden them, they held a festival in the temple of their god. While they were eating and drinking, they cursed Abimelech.	After they had gone out into the fields and gathered the grapes and trodden them, they held a festival in the temple of their god. While they were eating and drinking, they cursed Abimelek.
9:28	Then Gaal son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should be subject to him? Isnt he Jerub Baals son, and isnt Zebul his deputy? Serve the men of Hamor, Shechems father! Why should we serve Abimelech?	Then Gaal son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelek, and why should we Shechemites be subject to him? Isnt he Jerub Baals son, and isnt Zebul his deputy? Serve the family of Hamor, Shechems father! Why should we serve Abimelek?
9:29	If only this people were under my command! Then I would get rid of him. I would say to Abimelech, Call out your whole army!	If only this people were under my command! Then I would get rid of him. I would say to Abimelek, Call out your whole army!
9:31	Under cover he sent messengers to Abimelech, saying, Gaal son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem and are stirring up the city against you.	Under cover he sent messengers to Abimelek, saying, Gaal son of Ebed and his clan have come to Shechem and are stirring up the city against you.
9:33	In the morning at sunrise, advance against the city. When Gaal and his men come out against you, do whatever your hand finds to do.	In the morning at sunrise, advance against the city. When Gaal and his men come out against you, seize the opportunity to attack them.
9:34	So Abimelech and all his troops set out by night and took up concealed positions near Shechem in four companies.	So Abimelek and all his troops set out by night and took up concealed positions near Shechem in four companies.
9:35	Now Gaal son of Ebed had gone out and was standing at the entrance to the city gate just as Abimelech and his soldiers came out from their hiding place.	Now Gaal son of Ebed had gone out and was standing at the entrance of the city gate just as Abimelek and his troops came out from their hiding place.
9:37	But Gaal spoke up again: Look, people are coming down from the center of the land, and a company is coming from the direction of the soothsayers tree.	But Gaal spoke up again: Look, people are coming down from the central hill, and a company is coming from the direction of the diviners tree.
9:38	Then Zebul said to him, Where is your big talk now, you who said, Who is Abimelech that we should be subject to him? Arent these the men you ridiculed? Go out and fight them!	Then Zebul said to him, Where is your big talk now, you who said, Who is Abimelek that we should be subject to him? Arent these the men you ridiculed? Go out and fight them!
9:39	So Gaal led out the citizens of Shechem and fought Abimelech.	So Gaal led out the citizens of Shechem and fought Abimelek.
9:40	Abimelech chased him, and many fell wounded in the flight—all the way to the entrance to the gate.	Abimelek chased him all the way to the entrance of the gate, and many were killed as they fled.
9:41	Abimelech stayed in Arumah, and Zebul drove Gaal and his brothers out of Shechem.	Then Abimelek stayed in Arumah, and Zebul drove Gaal and his clan out of Shechem.
9:42	The next day the people of Shechem went out to the fields, and this was reported to Abimelech.	The next day the people of Shechem went out to the fields, and this was reported to Abimelek.
9:44	Abimelech and the companies with him rushed forward to a position at the entrance to the city gate. Then two companies rushed upon those in the fields and struck them down.	Abimelek and the companies with him rushed forward to a position at the entrance of the city gate. Then two companies attacked those in the fields and struck them down.
9:45	All that day Abimelech pressed his attack against the city until he had captured it and killed its people. Then he destroyed the city and scattered salt over it.	All that day Abimelek pressed his attack against the city until he had captured it and killed its people. Then he destroyed the city and scattered salt over it.
9:47	When Abimelech heard that they had assembled there,	When Abimelek heard that they had assembled there,
9:49	So all the men cut branches and followed Abimelech. They piled them against the stronghold and set it on fire over the people inside. So all the people in the tower of Shechem, about a thousand men and women, also died.	So all the men cut branches and followed Abimelek. They piled them against the stronghold and set it on fire with the people still inside. So all the people in the tower of Shechem, about a thousand men and women, also died.
9:50	Next Abimelech went to Thebez and besieged it and captured it.	Next Abimelek went to Thebez and besieged it and captured it.
9:51	Inside the city, however, was a strong tower, to which all the men and women—all the people of the city—fled. They locked themselves in and climbed up on the tower roof.	Inside the city, however, was a strong tower, to which all the men and women—all the people of the city—had fled. They had locked themselves in and climbed up on the tower roof.
9:52	Abimelech went to the tower and stormed it. But as he approached the entrance to the tower to set it on fire,	Abimelek went to the tower and attacked it. But as he approached the entrance to the tower to set it on fire,
9:55	When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they went home.	When the Israelites saw that Abimelek was dead, they went home.
9:56	Thus God repaid the wickedness that Abimelech had done to his father by murdering his seventy brothers.	Thus God repaid the wickedness that Abimelek had done to his father by murdering his seventy brothers.
9:57	God also made the men of Shechem pay for all their wickedness. The curse of Jotham son of Jerub Baal came on them.	God also made the people of Shechem pay for all their wickedness. The curse of Jotham son of Jerub Baal came on them.
10:1	After the time of Abimelech a man of Issachar, Tola son of Puah, the son of Dodo, rose to save Israel. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim.	After the time of Abimelek, a man of Issachar named Tola son of Puah, the son of Dodo, rose to save Israel. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim.
10:9	The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin and the house of Ephraim; and Israel was in great distress.	The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin and Ephraim; Israel was in great distress.
10:18	The leaders of the people of Gilead said to each other, Whoever will launch the attack against the Ammonites will be the head of all those living in Gilead.	The leaders of the people of Gilead said to each other, Whoever will take the lead in attacking the Ammonites will be head over all who live in Gilead.
11:3	So Jephthah fled from his brothers and settled in the land of Tob, where a group of adventurers gathered around him and followed him.	So Jephthah fled from his brothers and settled in the land of Tob, where a gang of scoundrels gathered around him and followed him.
11:4	Some time later, when the Ammonites made war on Israel,	Some time later, when the Ammonites were fighting against Israel,
11:8	The elders of Gilead said to him, Nevertheless, we are turning to you now; come with us to fight the Ammonites, and you will be our head over all who live in Gilead.	The elders of Gilead said to him, Nevertheless, we are turning to you now; come with us to fight the Ammonites, and you will be head over all of us who live in Gilead.
11:12	Then Jephthah sent messengers to the Ammonite king with the question: What do you have against us that you have attacked our country?	Then Jephthah sent messengers to the Ammonite king with the question: What do you have against me that you have attacked my country?
11:16	But when they came up out of Egypt, Israel went through the desert to the Red Sea and on to Kadesh.	But when they came up out of Egypt, Israel went through the wilderness to the Red Sea and on to Kadesh.
11:18	Next they traveled through the desert, skirted the lands of Edom and Moab, passed along the eastern side of the country of Moab, and camped on the other side of the Arnon. They did not enter the territory of Moab, for the Arnon was its border.	Next they traveled through the wilderness, skirted the lands of Edom and Moab, passed along the eastern side of the country of Moab, and camped on the other side of the Arnon. They did not enter the territory of Moab, for the Arnon was its border.
11:20	Sihon, however, did not trust Israel to pass through his territory. He mustered all his men and encamped at Jahaz and fought with Israel.	Sihon, however, did not trust Israel to pass through his territory. He mustered all his troops and encamped at Jahaz and fought with Israel.
11:21	Then the Lord, the God of Israel, gave Sihon and all his men into Israels hands, and they defeated them. Israel took over all the land of the Amorites who lived in that country,	Then the Lord, the God of Israel, gave Sihon and his whole army into Israels hands, and they defeated them. Israel took over all the land of the Amorites who lived in that country,
11:25	Are you better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever quarrel with Israel or fight with them?	Are you any better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever quarrel with Israel or fight with them?
11:29	Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah. He crossed Gilead and Manasseh, passed through Mizpah of Gilead, and from there he advanced against the Ammonites.	Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Jephthah. He crossed Gilead and Manasseh, passed through Mizpah of Gilead, and from there he advanced against the Ammonites.
11:34	When Jephthah returned to his home in Mizpah, who should come out to meet him but his daughter, dancing to the sound of tambourines! She was an only child. Except for her he had neither son nor daughter.	When Jephthah returned to his home in Mizpah, who should come out to meet him but his daughter, dancing to the sound of timbrels! She was an only child. Except for her he had neither son nor daughter.
11:35	When he saw her, he tore his clothes and cried, Oh! My daughter! You have made me miserable and wretched, because I have made a vow to the Lord that I cannot break.	When he saw her, he tore his clothes and cried, Oh no, my daughter! You have brought me down and I am devastated. I have made a vow to the Lord that I cannot break.
11:38	You may go, he said. And he let her go for two months. She and the girls went into the hills and wept because she would never marry.	You may go, he said. And he let her go for two months. She and her friends went into the hills and wept because she would never marry.
11:39	After the two months, she returned to her father and he did to her as he had vowed. And she was a virgin. From this comes the Israelite custom	After the two months, she returned to her father, and he did to her as he had vowed. And she was a virgin. From this comes the Israelite tradition
12:1	The men of Ephraim called out their forces, crossed over to Zaphon and said to Jephthah, Why did you go to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? Were going to burn down your house over your head.	The Ephraimite forces were called out, and they crossed over to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, Why did you go to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? Were going to burn down your house over your head.
12:7	Jephthah led Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died, and was buried in a town in Gilead.	Jephthah led Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried in a town in Gilead.
12:10	Then Ibzan died, and was buried in Bethlehem.	Then Ibzan died and was buried in Bethlehem.
12:12	Then Elon died, and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.	Then Elon died and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.
12:15	Then Abdon son of Hillel died, and was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.	Then Abdon son of Hillel died and was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
13:2	A certain man of Zorah, named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, had a wife who was sterile and remained childless.	A certain man of Zorah, named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, had a wife who was childless, unable to give birth.
13:3	The angel of the Lord appeared to her and said, You are sterile and childless, but you are going to conceive and have a son.	The angel of the Lord appeared to her and said, You are barren and childless, but you are going to become pregnant and give birth to a son.
13:4	Now see to it that you drink no wine or other fermented drink and that you do not eat anything unclean,	Now see to it that you drink no wine or other fermented drink and that you do not eat anything unclean.
13:5	because you will conceive and give birth to a son. No razor may be used on his head, because the boy is to be a Nazirite, set apart to God from birth, and he will begin the deliverance of Israel from the hands of the Philistines.	You will become pregnant and have a son whose head is never to be touched by a razor because the boy is to be a Nazirite, dedicated to God from the womb. He will take the lead in delivering Israel from the hands of the Philistines.
13:7	But he said to me, You will conceive and give birth to a son. Now then, drink no wine or other fermented drink and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite of God from birth until the day of his death.	But he said to me, You will become pregnant and have a son. Now then, drink no wine or other fermented drink and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite of God from the womb until the day of his death.
13:8	Then Manoah prayed to the Lord: O Lord, I beg you, let the man of God you sent to us come again to teach us how to bring up the boy who is to be born.	Then Manoah prayed to the Lord: Pardon your servant, Lord. I beg you to let the man of God you sent to us come again to teach us how to bring up the boy who is to be born.
13:11	Manoah got up and followed his wife. When he came to the man, he said, Are you the one who talked to my wife? I am, he said.	Manoah got up and followed his wife. When he came to the man, he said, Are you the man who talked to my wife? I am, he said.
13:12	So Manoah asked him, When your words are fulfilled, what is to be the rule for the boys life and work?	So Manoah asked him, When your words are fulfilled, what is to be the rule that governs the boys life and work?
14:6	The Spirit of the Lord came upon him in power so that he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as he might have torn a young goat. But he told neither his father nor his mother what he had done.	The Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him so that he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as he might have torn a young goat. But he told neither his father nor his mother what he had done.
14:8	Some time later, when he went back to marry her, he turned aside to look at the lions carcass. In it was a swarm of bees and some honey,	Some time later, when he went back to marry her, he turned aside to look at the lions carcass, and in it he saw a swarm of bees and some honey.
14:9	which he scooped out with his hands and ate as he went along. When he rejoined his parents, he gave them some, and they too ate it. But he did not tell them that he had taken the honey from the lions carcass.	He scooped out the honey with his hands and ate as he went along. When he rejoined his parents, he gave them some, and they too ate it. But he did not tell them that he had taken the honey from the lions carcass.
14:10	Now his father went down to see the woman. And Samson made a feast there, as was customary for bridegrooms.	Now his father went down to see the woman. And there Samson held a feast, as was customary for young men.
14:11	When he appeared, he was given thirty companions.	When the people saw him, they chose thirty men to be his companions.
14:15	On the fourth day, they said to Samsons wife, Coax your husband into explaining the riddle for us, or we will burn you and your fathers household to death. Did you invite us here to rob us?	On the fourth day, they said to Samsons wife, Coax your husband into explaining the riddle for us, or we will burn you and your fathers household to death. Did you invite us here to steal our property?
14:19	Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon him in power. He went down to Ashkelon, struck down thirty of their men, stripped them of their belongings and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. Burning with anger, he went up to his fathers house.	Then the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him. He went down to Ashkelon, struck down thirty of their men, stripped them of everything and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. Burning with anger, he returned to his fathers home.
14:20	And Samsons wife was given to the friend who had attended him at his wedding.	And Samsons wife was given to one of his companions who had attended him at the feast.
15:2	I was so sure you thoroughly hated her, he said, that I gave her to your friend. Isnt her younger sister more attractive? Take her instead.	I was so sure you hated her, he said, that I gave her to your companion. Isnt her younger sister more attractive? Take her instead.
15:6	When the Philistines asked, Who did this? they were told, Samson, the Timnites son in law, because his wife was given to his friend. So the Philistines went up and burned her and her father to death.	When the Philistines asked, Who did this? they were told, Samson, the Timnites son in law, because his wife was given to his companion. So the Philistines went up and burned her and her father to death.
15:7	Samson said to them, Since youve acted like this, I wont stop until I get my revenge on you.	Samson said to them, Since youve acted like this, I swear that I wont stop until I get my revenge on you.
15:10	The men of Judah asked, Why have you come to fight us? We have come to take Samson prisoner, they answered, to do to him as he did to us.	The people of Judah asked, Why have you come to fight us? We have come to take Samson prisoner, they answered, to do to him as he did to us.
15:14	As he approached Lehi, the Philistines came toward him shouting. The Spirit of the Lord came upon him in power. The ropes on his arms became like charred flax, and the bindings dropped from his hands.	As he approached Lehi, the Philistines came toward him shouting. The Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him. The ropes on his arms became like charred flax, and the bindings dropped from his hands.
16:7	Samson answered her, If anyone ties me with seven fresh thongs that have not been dried, Ill become as weak as any other man.	Samson answered her, If anyone ties me with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, Ill become as weak as any other man.
16:8	Then the rulers of the Philistines brought her seven fresh thongs that had not been dried, and she tied him with them.	Then the rulers of the Philistines brought her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried, and she tied him with them.
16:9	With men hidden in the room, she called to him, Samson, the Philistines are upon you! But he snapped the thongs as easily as a piece of string snaps when it comes close to a flame. So the secret of his strength was not discovered.	With men hidden in the room, she called to him, Samson, the Philistines are upon you! But he snapped the bowstrings as easily as a piece of string snaps when it comes close to a flame. So the secret of his strength was not discovered.
16:13	Delilah then said to Samson, Until now, you have been making a fool of me and lying to me. Tell me how you can be tied. He replied, If you weave the seven braids of my head into the fabric on the loom and tighten it with the pin, Ill become as weak as any other man. So while he was sleeping, Delilah took the seven braids of his head, wove them into the fabric	Delilah then said to Samson, All this time you have been making a fool of me and lying to me. Tell me how you can be tied. He replied, If you weave the seven braids of my head into the fabric on the loom and tighten it with the pin, Ill become as weak as any other man. So while he was sleeping, Delilah took the seven braids of his head, wove them into the fabric
16:16	With such nagging she prodded him day after day until he was tired to death.	With such nagging she prodded him day after day until he was sick to death of it.
16:17	So he told her everything. No razor has ever been used on my head, he said, because I have been a Nazirite set apart to God since birth. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me, and I would become as weak as any other man.	So he told her everything. No razor has ever been used on my head, he said, because I have been a Nazirite dedicated to God from my mothers womb. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me, and I would become as weak as any other man.
16:19	Having put him to sleep on her lap, she called a man to shave off the seven braids of his hair, and so began to subdue him. And his strength left him.	After putting him to sleep on her lap, she called for someone to shave off the seven braids of his hair, and so began to subdue him. And his strength left him.
16:21	Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes and took him down to Gaza. Binding him with bronze shackles, they set him to grinding in the prison.	Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes and took him down to Gaza. Binding him with bronze shackles, they set him to grinding grain in the prison.
16:28	Then Samson prayed to the Lord, O Sovereign Lord, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.	Then Samson prayed to the Lord, Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.
17:3	When he returned the eleven hundred shekels of silver to his mother, she said, I solemnly consecrate my silver to the Lord for my son to make a carved image and a cast idol. I will give it back to you.	When he returned the eleven hundred shekels of silver to his mother, she said, I solemnly consecrate my silver to the Lord for my son to make an image overlaid with silver. I will give it back to you.
17:4	So he returned the silver to his mother, and she took two hundred shekels of silver and gave them to a silversmith, who made them into the image and the idol. And they were put in Micahs house.	So after he returned the silver to his mother, she took two hundred shekels of silver and gave them to a silversmith, who used them to make the idol. And it was put in Micahs house.
17:5	Now this man Micah had a shrine, and he made an ephod and some idols and installed one of his sons as his priest.	Now this man Micah had a shrine, and he made an ephod and some household gods and installed one of his sons as his priest.
17:6	In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.	In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.
17:11	So the Levite agreed to live with him, and the young man was to him like one of his sons.	So the Levite agreed to live with him, and the young man became like one of his sons to him.
18:2	So the Danites sent five warriors from Zorah and Eshtaol to spy out the land and explore it. These men represented all their clans. They told them, Go, explore the land. The men entered the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah, where they spent the night.	So the Danites sent five of their leading men from Zorah and Eshtaol to spy out the land and explore it. These men represented all the Danites. They told them, Go, explore the land. So they entered the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah, where they spent the night.
18:7	So the five men left and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living in safety, like the Sidonians, unsuspecting and secure. And since their land lacked nothing, they were prosperous. Also, they lived a long way from the Sidonians and had no relationship with anyone else.	So the five men left and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living in safety, like the Sidonians, at peace and secure. And since their land lacked nothing, they were prosperous. Also, they lived a long way from the Sidonians and had no relationship with anyone else.
18:8	When they returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their brothers asked them, How did you find things?	When they returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their fellow Danites asked them, How did you find things?
18:9	They answered, Come on, lets attack them! We have seen that the land is very good. Arent you going to do something? Dont hesitate to go there and take it over.	They answered, Come on, lets attack them! We have seen the land, and it is very good. Arent you going to do something? Dont hesitate to go there and take it over.
18:11	Then six hundred men from the clan of the Danites, armed for battle, set out from Zorah and Eshtaol.	Then six hundred men of the Danites, armed for battle, set out from Zorah and Eshtaol.
18:14	Then the five men who had spied out the land of Laish said to their brothers, Do you know that one of these houses has an ephod, other household gods, a carved image and a cast idol? Now you know what to do.	Then the five men who had spied out the land of Laish said to their fellow Danites, Do you know that one of these houses has an ephod, some household gods and an image overlaid with silver? Now you know what to do.
18:16	The six hundred Danites, armed for battle, stood at the entrance to the gate.	The six hundred Danites, armed for battle, stood at the entrance of the gate.
18:17	The five men who had spied out the land went inside and took the carved image, the ephod, the other household gods and the cast idol while the priest and the six hundred armed men stood at the entrance to the gate.	The five men who had spied out the land went inside and took the idol, the ephod and the household gods while the priest and the six hundred armed men stood at the entrance of the gate.
18:18	When these men went into Micahs house and took the carved image, the ephod, the other household gods and the cast idol, the priest said to them, What are you doing?	When the five men went into Micahs house and took the idol, the ephod and the household gods, the priest said to them, What are you doing?
18:20	Then the priest was glad. He took the ephod, the other household gods and the carved image and went along with the people.	The priest was very pleased. He took the ephod, the household gods and the idol and went along with the people.
18:25	The Danites answered, Dont argue with us, or some hot tempered men will attack you, and you and your family will lose your lives.	The Danites answered, Dont argue with us, or some of the men may get angry and attack you, and you and your family will lose your lives.
18:27	Then they took what Micah had made, and his priest, and went on to Laish, against a peaceful and unsuspecting people. They attacked them with the sword and burned down their city.	Then they took what Micah had made, and his priest, and went on to Laish, against a people at peace and secure. They attacked them with the sword and burned down their city.
18:29	They named it Dan after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel—though the city used to be called Laish.	They named it Dan after their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel—though the city used to be called Laish.
18:30	There the Danites set up for themselves the idols, and Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests for the tribe of Dan until the time of the captivity of the land.	There the Danites set up for themselves the idol, and Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests for the tribe of Dan until the time of the captivity of the land.
18:31	They continued to use the idols Micah had made, all the time the house of God was in Shiloh.	They continued to use the idol Micah had made, all the time the house of God was in Shiloh.
19:2	But she was unfaithful to him. She left him and went back to her fathers house in Bethlehem, Judah. After she had been there four months,	But she was unfaithful to him. She left him and went back to her parents home in Bethlehem, Judah. After she had been there four months,
19:3	her husband went to her to persuade her to return. He had with him his servant and two donkeys. She took him into her fathers house, and when her father saw him, he gladly welcomed him.	her husband went to her to persuade her to return. He had with him his servant and two donkeys. She took him into her parents home, and when her father saw him, he gladly welcomed him.
19:4	His father in law, the girls father, prevailed upon him to stay; so he remained with him three days, eating and drinking, and sleeping there.	His father in law, the womans father, prevailed on him to stay; so he remained with him three days, eating and drinking, and sleeping there.
19:5	On the fourth day they got up early and he prepared to leave, but the girls father said to his son in law, Refresh yourself with something to eat; then you can go.	On the fourth day they got up early and he prepared to leave, but the womans father said to his son in law, Refresh yourself with something to eat; then you can go.
19:6	So the two of them sat down to eat and drink together. Afterward the girls father said, Please stay tonight and enjoy yourself.	So the two of them sat down to eat and drink together. Afterward the womans father said, Please stay tonight and enjoy yourself.
19:8	On the morning of the fifth day, when he rose to go, the girls father said, Refresh yourself. Wait till afternoon! So the two of them ate together.	On the morning of the fifth day, when he rose to go, the womans father said, Refresh yourself. Wait till afternoon! So the two of them ate together.
19:9	Then when the man, with his concubine and his servant, got up to leave, his father in law, the girls father, said, Now look, its almost evening. Spend the night here; the day is nearly over. Stay and enjoy yourself. Early tomorrow morning you can get up and be on your way home.	Then when the man, with his concubine and his servant, got up to leave, his father in law, the womans father, said, Now look, its almost evening. Spend the night here; the day is nearly over. Stay and enjoy yourself. Early tomorrow morning you can get up and be on your way home.
19:12	His master replied, No. We wont go into an alien city, whose people are not Israelites. We will go on to Gibeah.	His master replied, No. We wont go into any city whose people are not Israelites. We will go on to Gibeah.
19:15	There they stopped to spend the night. They went and sat in the city square, but no one took them into his home for the night.	There they stopped to spend the night. They went and sat in the city square, but no one took them in for the night.
19:16	That evening an old man from the hill country of Ephraim, who was living in Gibeah the men of the place were Benjamites, came in from his work in the fields.	That evening an old man from the hill country of Ephraim, who was living in Gibeah the inhabitants of the place were Benjamites, came in from his work in the fields.
19:18	He answered, We are on our way from Bethlehem in Judah to a remote area in the hill country of Ephraim where I live. I have been to Bethlehem in Judah and now I am going to the house of the Lord. No one has taken me into his house.	He answered, We are on our way from Bethlehem in Judah to a remote area in the hill country of Ephraim where I live. I have been to Bethlehem in Judah and now I am going to the house of the Lord. No one has taken me in for the night.
19:19	We have both straw and fodder for our donkeys and bread and wine for ourselves your servants—me, your maidservant, and the young man with us. We dont need anything.	We have both straw and fodder for our donkeys and bread and wine for ourselves your servants—me, the woman and the young man with us. We dont need anything.
19:23	The owner of the house went outside and said to them, No, my friends, dont be so vile. Since this man is my guest, dont do this disgraceful thing.	The owner of the house went outside and said to them, No, my friends, dont be so vile. Since this man is my guest, dont do this outrageous thing.
19:24	Look, here is my virgin daughter, and his concubine. I will bring them out to you now, and you can use them and do to them whatever you wish. But to this man, dont do such a disgraceful thing.	Look, here is my virgin daughter, and his concubine. I will bring them out to you now, and you can use them and do to them whatever you wish. But as for this man, dont do such an outrageous thing.
19:30	Everyone who saw it said, Such a thing has never been seen or done, not since the day the Israelites came up out of Egypt. Think about it! Consider it! Tell us what to do!	Everyone who saw it was saying to one another, Such a thing has never been seen or done, not since the day the Israelites came up out of Egypt. Just imagine! We must do something! So speak up!
20:1	Then all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came out as one man and assembled before the Lord in Mizpah.	Then all Israel from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came together as one and assembled before the Lord in Mizpah.
20:2	The leaders of all the people of the tribes of Israel took their places in the assembly of the people of God, four hundred thousand soldiers armed with swords.	The leaders of all the people of the tribes of Israel took their places in the assembly of Gods people, four hundred thousand men armed with swords.
20:6	I took my concubine, cut her into pieces and sent one piece to each region of Israels inheritance, because they committed this lewd and disgraceful act in Israel.	I took my concubine, cut her into pieces and sent one piece to each region of Israels inheritance, because they committed this lewd and outrageous act in Israel.
20:7	Now, all you Israelites, speak up and give your verdict.	Now, all you Israelites, speak up and tell me what you have decided to do.
20:8	All the people rose as one man, saying, None of us will go home. No, not one of us will return to his house.	All the men rose up together as one, saying, None of us will go home. No, not one of us will return to his house.
20:9	But now this is what well do to Gibeah: Well go up against it as the lot directs.	But now this is what well do to Gibeah: Well go up against it in the order decided by casting lots.
20:10	Well take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred from a thousand, and a thousand from ten thousand, to get provisions for the army. Then, when the army arrives at Gibeah in Benjamin, it can give them what they deserve for all this vileness done in Israel.	Well take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred from a thousand, and a thousand from ten thousand, to get provisions for the army. Then, when the army arrives at Gibeah in Benjamin, it can give them what they deserve for this outrageous act done in Israel.
20:11	So all the men of Israel got together and united as one man against the city.	So all the Israelites got together and united as one against the city.
20:12	The tribes of Israel sent men throughout the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What about this awful crime that was committed among you?	The tribes of Israel sent messengers throughout the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What about this awful crime that was committed among you?
20:13	Now surrender those wicked men of Gibeah so that we may put them to death and purge the evil from Israel. But the Benjamites would not listen to their fellow Israelites.	Now turn those wicked men of Gibeah over to us so that we may put them to death and purge the evil from Israel. But the Benjamites would not listen to their fellow Israelites.
20:15	At once the Benjamites mobilized twenty six thousand swordsmen from their towns, in addition to seven hundred chosen men from those living in Gibeah.	At once the Benjamites mobilized twenty six thousand swordsmen from their towns, in addition to seven hundred able young men from those living in Gibeah.
20:16	Among all these soldiers there were seven hundred chosen men who were left handed, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair and not miss.	Among all these soldiers there were seven hundred select troops who were left handed, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair and not miss.
20:17	Israel, apart from Benjamin, mustered four hundred thousand swordsmen, all of them fighting men.	Israel, apart from Benjamin, mustered four hundred thousand swordsmen, all of them fit for battle.
20:18	The Israelites went up to Bethel and inquired of God. They said, Who of us shall go first to fight against the Benjamites? The Lord replied, Judah shall go first.	The Israelites went up to Bethel and inquired of God. They said, Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Benjamites? The Lord replied, Judah shall go first.
20:20	The men of Israel went out to fight the Benjamites and took up battle positions against them at Gibeah.	The Israelites went out to fight the Benjamites and took up battle positions against them at Gibeah.
20:22	But the men of Israel encouraged one another and again took up their positions where they had stationed themselves the first day.	But the Israelites encouraged one another and again took up their positions where they had stationed themselves the first day.
20:23	The Israelites went up and wept before the Lord until evening, and they inquired of the Lord. They said, Shall we go up again to battle against the Benjamites, our brothers? The Lord answered, Go up against them.	The Israelites went up and wept before the Lord until evening, and they inquired of the Lord. They said, Shall we go up again to fight against the Benjamites, our fellow Israelites? The Lord answered, Go up against them.
20:26	Then the Israelites, all the people, went up to Bethel, and there they sat weeping before the Lord. They fasted that day until evening and presented burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to the Lord.	Then all the Israelites, the whole army, went up to Bethel, and there they sat weeping before the Lord. They fasted that day until evening and presented burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to the Lord.
20:28	with Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, ministering before it. They asked, Shall we go up again to battle with Benjamin our brother, or not? The Lord responded, Go, for tomorrow I will give them into your hands.	with Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, ministering before it. They asked, Shall we go up again to fight against the Benjamites, our fellow Israelites, or not? The Lord responded, Go, for tomorrow I will give them into your hands.
20:34	Then ten thousand of Israels finest men made a frontal attack on Gibeah. The fighting was so heavy that the Benjamites did not realize how near disaster was.	Then ten thousand of Israels able young men made a frontal attack on Gibeah. The fighting was so heavy that the Benjamites did not realize how near disaster was.
20:37	The men who had been in ambush made a sudden dash into Gibeah, spread out and put the whole city to the sword.	Those who had been in ambush made a sudden dash into Gibeah, spread out and put the whole city to the sword.
20:38	The men of Israel had arranged with the ambush that they should send up a great cloud of smoke from the city,	The Israelites had arranged with the ambush that they should send up a great cloud of smoke from the city,
20:39	and then the men of Israel would turn in the battle. The Benjamites had begun to inflict casualties on the men of Israel about thirty, and they said, We are defeating them as in the first battle.	and then the Israelites would counterattack. The Benjamites had begun to inflict casualties on the Israelites about thirty, and they said, We are defeating them as in the first battle.
20:40	But when the column of smoke began to rise from the city, the Benjamites turned and saw the smoke of the whole city going up into the sky.	But when the column of smoke began to rise from the city, the Benjamites turned and saw the whole city going up in smoke.
20:41	Then the men of Israel turned on them, and the men of Benjamin were terrified, because they realized that disaster had come upon them.	Then the Israelites counterattacked, and the Benjamites were terrified, because they realized that disaster had come on them.
20:42	So they fled before the Israelites in the direction of the desert, but they could not escape the battle. And the men of Israel who came out of the towns cut them down there.	So they fled before the Israelites in the direction of the wilderness, but they could not escape the battle. And the Israelites who came out of the towns cut them down there.
20:45	As they turned and fled toward the desert to the rock of Rimmon, the Israelites cut down five thousand men along the roads. They kept pressing after the Benjamites as far as Gidom and struck down two thousand more.	As they turned and fled toward the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, the Israelites cut down five thousand men along the roads. They kept pressing after the Benjamites as far as Gidom and struck down two thousand more.
20:47	But six hundred men turned and fled into the desert to the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed four months.	But six hundred of them turned and fled into the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed four months.
21:3	O Lord, the God of Israel, they cried, why has this happened to Israel? Why should one tribe be missing from Israel today?	Lord, God of Israel, they cried, why has this happened to Israel? Why should one tribe be missing from Israel today?
21:5	Then the Israelites asked, Who from all the tribes of Israel has failed to assemble before the Lord? For they had taken a solemn oath that anyone who failed to assemble before the Lord at Mizpah should certainly be put to death.	Then the Israelites asked, Who from all the tribes of Israel has failed to assemble before the Lord? For they had taken a solemn oath that anyone who failed to assemble before the Lord at Mizpah was to be put to death.
21:6	Now the Israelites grieved for their brothers, the Benjamites. Today one tribe is cut off from Israel, they said.	Now the Israelites grieved for the tribe of Benjamin, their fellow Israelites. Today one tribe is cut off from Israel, they said.
21:19	But look, there is the annual festival of the Lord in Shiloh, to the north of Bethel, and east of the road that goes from Bethel to Shechem, and to the south of Lebonah.	But look, there is the annual festival of the Lord in Shiloh, which lies north of Bethel, east of the road that goes from Bethel to Shechem, and south of Lebonah.
21:21	and watch. When the girls of Shiloh come out to join in the dancing, then rush from the vineyards and each of you seize a wife from the girls of Shiloh and go to the land of Benjamin.	and watch. When the young women of Shiloh come out to join in the dancing, rush from the vineyards and each of you seize one of them to be your wife. Then return to the land of Benjamin.
21:22	When their fathers or brothers complain to us, we will say to them, Do us a kindness by helping them, because we did not get wives for them during the war, and you are innocent, since you did not give your daughters to them.	When their fathers or brothers complain to us, we will say to them, Do us the favor of helping them, because we did not get wives for them during the war. You will not be guilty of breaking your oath because you did not give your daughters to them.
21:23	So that is what the Benjamites did. While the girls were dancing, each man caught one and carried her off to be his wife. Then they returned to their inheritance and rebuilt the towns and settled in them.	So that is what the Benjamites did. While the young women were dancing, each man caught one and carried her off to be his wife. Then they returned to their inheritance and rebuilt the towns and settled in them.
21:25	In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.	In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.