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Judges 3:1
These are the nations the Lord did not force to leave. He wanted to test the Israelites who had not fought in the wars of Canaan.
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Christian Standard Bible®
These are the nations the Lord left in order to test all those in Israel who had experienced none of the wars in Canaan.
These are the nations the Lord left in order to test all those in Israel who had experienced none of the wars in Canaan.
Hebrew Names Version
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Yisra'el by them, even as many [of Yisra'el] as had not known all the wars of Kana`an;
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Yisra'el by them, even as many [of Yisra'el] as had not known all the wars of Kana`an;
King James Version
Now these are the nations which the Lord left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Now these are the nations which the Lord left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Lexham English Bible
These are the nations that Yahweh left, to test Israel by them (that is, to test all those who had not experienced any of the wars of Canaan,
These are the nations that Yahweh left, to test Israel by them (that is, to test all those who had not experienced any of the wars of Canaan,
English Standard Version
Now these are the nations that the Lord left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had not experienced all the wars in Canaan.
Now these are the nations that the Lord left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had not experienced all the wars in Canaan.
New English Translation
These were the nations the Lord permitted to remain so he could use them to test Israel—he wanted to test all those who had not experienced battle against the Canaanites.
These were the nations the Lord permitted to remain so he could use them to test Israel—he wanted to test all those who had not experienced battle against the Canaanites.
Amplified Bible
Now these are the nations which the LORD left [in order] to test Israel by them (that is, all [the people of Israel] who had not [previously] experienced any of the wars in Canaan;
Now these are the nations which the LORD left [in order] to test Israel by them (that is, all [the people of Israel] who had not [previously] experienced any of the wars in Canaan;
New American Standard Bible
Now these are the nations that the LORD left, to test Israel by them (that is, all the Israelites who had not experienced any of the wars of Canaan;
Now these are the nations that the LORD left, to test Israel by them (that is, all the Israelites who had not experienced any of the wars of Canaan;
Geneva Bible (1587)
These nowe are the nations which the Lorde left, that he might proue Israel by them (euen as many of Israel as had not knowen all the warres of Canaan,
These nowe are the nations which the Lorde left, that he might proue Israel by them (euen as many of Israel as had not knowen all the warres of Canaan,
Legacy Standard Bible
En dit is die nasies wat die HERE laat oorbly het om Israel, almal wat al die oorloë van Kanaän nie geken het nie, deur hulle op die proef te stel--
En dit is die nasies wat die HERE laat oorbly het om Israel, almal wat al die oorloë van Kanaän nie geken het nie, deur hulle op die proef te stel--
Contemporary English Version
And the Lord had another reason for letting these enemies stay. The Israelites needed to learn how to fight in war, just as their ancestors had done. Each new generation would have to learn by fighting
And the Lord had another reason for letting these enemies stay. The Israelites needed to learn how to fight in war, just as their ancestors had done. Each new generation would have to learn by fighting
Complete Jewish Bible
These are the nations which Adonai allowed to remain, in order to put to the test all the people of Isra'el who had not known any of the wars with Kena‘an.
These are the nations which Adonai allowed to remain, in order to put to the test all the people of Isra'el who had not known any of the wars with Kena‘an.
Darby Translation
And these are the nations that Jehovah left, to prove Israel by them, all that had not known all the wars of Canaan;
And these are the nations that Jehovah left, to prove Israel by them, all that had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord did not force all the other nations to leave Israel's land. He wanted to test the Israelites. None of the Israelites living at this time had fought in the wars to take the land of Canaan. So he let those other nations stay in their country. (He did this to teach the Israelites who had not fought in those wars.) These are the nations the Lord left in the land:
The Lord did not force all the other nations to leave Israel's land. He wanted to test the Israelites. None of the Israelites living at this time had fought in the wars to take the land of Canaan. So he let those other nations stay in their country. (He did this to teach the Israelites who had not fought in those wars.) These are the nations the Lord left in the land:
George Lamsa Translation
NOW these are the nations which the LORD left, to test Israel by them, even the Israelites who had not experienced all the wars of Canaan.
NOW these are the nations which the LORD left, to test Israel by them, even the Israelites who had not experienced all the wars of Canaan.
Good News Translation
So then, the Lord left some nations in the land to test the Israelites who had not been through the wars in Canaan.
So then, the Lord left some nations in the land to test the Israelites who had not been through the wars in Canaan.
Literal Translation
And these are the nations which Jehovah left in order to test Israel by them, all who did not know all the wars of Canaan;
And these are the nations which Jehovah left in order to test Israel by them, all who did not know all the wars of Canaan;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
These are the nacions, whom the LORDE suffred to remayne, yt by them he mighte proue Israel, which had no vnderstondinge in the warres of Canaan:
These are the nacions, whom the LORDE suffred to remayne, yt by them he mighte proue Israel, which had no vnderstondinge in the warres of Canaan:
American Standard Version
Now these are the nations which Jehovah left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Now these are the nations which Jehovah left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Bible in Basic English
Now these are the nations which the Lord kept in the land for the purpose of testing Israel by them, all those who had had no experience of all the wars of Canaan;
Now these are the nations which the Lord kept in the land for the purpose of testing Israel by them, all those who had had no experience of all the wars of Canaan;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
These are the nations whiche the Lorde left, that he might proue Israel by them: (euen as many of Israel as had not knowen al the warres of Chanaan:
These are the nations whiche the Lorde left, that he might proue Israel by them: (euen as many of Israel as had not knowen al the warres of Chanaan:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
King James Version (1611)
Now these are the nations which the Lord left, to prooue Israel by them, (euen as many of Israel as had not knowen all the warres of Canaan;
Now these are the nations which the Lord left, to prooue Israel by them, (euen as many of Israel as had not knowen all the warres of Canaan;
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And these are the nations which the Lord left to prove Israel with them, all that had not known the wars of Chanaan.
And these are the nations which the Lord left to prove Israel with them, all that had not known the wars of Chanaan.
English Revised Version
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Berean Standard Bible
These are the nations the LORD left to test all the Israelites who had not known any of the wars in Canaan,
These are the nations the LORD left to test all the Israelites who had not known any of the wars in Canaan,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
These ben the folkis whiche the Lord lefte, that in hem he schulde teche Israel, and alle men that knewen not the batels of Cananeis;
These ben the folkis whiche the Lord lefte, that in hem he schulde teche Israel, and alle men that knewen not the batels of Cananeis;
Young's Literal Translation
And these [are] the nations which Jehovah left, to try Israel by them, all who have not known all the wars of Canaan;
And these [are] the nations which Jehovah left, to try Israel by them, all who have not known all the wars of Canaan;
Update Bible Version
Now these are the nations which Yahweh left, to prove Israel by them, even as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Now these are the nations which Yahweh left, to prove Israel by them, even as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Webster's Bible Translation
Now these [are] the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, ([even] as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Now these [are] the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, ([even] as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
World English Bible
Now these are the nations which Yahweh left, to prove Israel by them, even as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Now these are the nations which Yahweh left, to prove Israel by them, even as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
New King James Version
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, that He might test Israel by them, that is, all who had not known any of the wars in Canaan
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, that He might test Israel by them, that is, all who had not known any of the wars in Canaan
New Living Translation
These are the nations that the Lord left in the land to test those Israelites who had not experienced the wars of Canaan.
These are the nations that the Lord left in the land to test those Israelites who had not experienced the wars of Canaan.
New Life Bible
These are the nations the Lord left to test Israel. They were left to test all those who had not fought in any of the wars in Canaan.
These are the nations the Lord left to test Israel. They were left to test all those who had not fought in any of the wars in Canaan.
New Revised Standard
Now these are the nations that the Lord left to test all those in Israel who had no experience of any war in Canaan
Now these are the nations that the Lord left to test all those in Israel who had no experience of any war in Canaan
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, these, are the nations which Yahweh left, that he might, by them, put Israel to the proof, - all who had not known any of the wars of Canaan;
Now, these, are the nations which Yahweh left, that he might, by them, put Israel to the proof, - all who had not known any of the wars of Canaan;
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are the nations which the Lord left, that by them he might instruct Israel, and all that had not known the wars of the Chanaanites:
These are the nations which the Lord left, that by them he might instruct Israel, and all that had not known the wars of the Chanaanites:
Revised Standard Version
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had no experience of any war in Canaan;
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had no experience of any war in Canaan;
THE MESSAGE
These are the nations that God left there, using them to test the Israelites who had no experience in the Canaanite wars. He did it to train the descendants of Israel, the ones who had no battle experience, in the art of war. He left the five Philistine tyrants, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites living on Mount Lebanon from Mount Baal Hermon to Hamath's Pass. They were there to test Israel and see whether they would obey God 's commands that were given to their parents through Moses.
These are the nations that God left there, using them to test the Israelites who had no experience in the Canaanite wars. He did it to train the descendants of Israel, the ones who had no battle experience, in the art of war. He left the five Philistine tyrants, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites living on Mount Lebanon from Mount Baal Hermon to Hamath's Pass. They were there to test Israel and see whether they would obey God 's commands that were given to their parents through Moses.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to test Israel by them (that is, all who had not experienced any of the wars of Canaan;
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to test Israel by them (that is, all who had not experienced any of the wars of Canaan;
Contextual Overview
1 These are the nations the Lord did not force to leave. He wanted to test the Israelites who had not fought in the wars of Canaan. 2 (The only reason the Lord left those nations in the land was to teach the descendants of the Israelites who had not fought in those wars how to fight.) 3 These are the nations: the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the people of Sidon, and the Hivites who lived in the Lebanon mountains from Mount Baal Hermon to Lebo Hamath. 4 Those nations were in the land to test the Israelites—to see if they would obey the commands the Lord had given to their ancestors by Moses. 5 The people of Israel lived with the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. 6 The Israelites began to marry the daughters of those people, and they allowed their daughters to marry the sons of those people. Israel also served their gods. 7 The Israelites did what the Lord said was wrong. They forgot about the Lord their God and served the idols of Baal and Asherah.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
am 2561, bc 1443, An, Ex, Is, 48
the nations: Judges 2:21, Judges 2:22, Deuteronomy 7:22
prove: Deuteronomy 8:2, Deuteronomy 8:16, 2 Chronicles 32:31, Job 23:10, Proverbs 17:3, Jeremiah 6:27, Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:10, Zechariah 13:9, John 2:24, 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 4:12, Revelation 2:23
as had not: Judges 2:10
Reciprocal: Genesis 19:37 - Moabites Exodus 15:25 - proved Exodus 23:29 - in one year Deuteronomy 6:19 - General Joshua 13:2 - the land Judges 3:4 - to prove 1 Samuel 28:1 - Philistines 1 Kings 9:21 - left 2 Chronicles 12:8 - that they may
Cross-References
Genesis 3:13
Then the Lord God said to the woman, "How could you have done such a thing?" She answered, "The snake tricked me, so I ate the fruit."
Then the Lord God said to the woman, "How could you have done such a thing?" She answered, "The snake tricked me, so I ate the fruit."
Genesis 3:15
I will make you and the woman enemies to each other. Your descendants and her descendants will be enemies. One of her descendants will crush your head, and you will bite his heel."
I will make you and the woman enemies to each other. Your descendants and her descendants will be enemies. One of her descendants will crush your head, and you will bite his heel."
Ecclesiastes 4:10
If one falls down, the other can help him up. But it is bad for the person who is alone and falls, because no one is there to help.
If one falls down, the other can help him up. But it is bad for the person who is alone and falls, because no one is there to help.
Isaiah 27:1
At that time the Lord will punish Leviathan, the gliding snake. He will punish Leviathan, the coiled snake, with his great and hard and powerful sword. He will kill the monster in the sea.
At that time the Lord will punish Leviathan, the gliding snake. He will punish Leviathan, the coiled snake, with his great and hard and powerful sword. He will kill the monster in the sea.
Matthew 4:3
The devil came to Jesus to tempt him, saying, "If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to become bread."
The devil came to Jesus to tempt him, saying, "If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to become bread."
Matthew 4:6
The devil said, "If you are the Son of God, jump down, because it is written in the Scriptures: ‘He has put his angels in charge of you. They will catch you in their hands so that you will not hit your foot on a rock.'" Psalm 91:11–12
The devil said, "If you are the Son of God, jump down, because it is written in the Scriptures: ‘He has put his angels in charge of you. They will catch you in their hands so that you will not hit your foot on a rock.'" Psalm 91:11–12
Matthew 4:9
The devil said, "If you will bow down and worship me, I will give you all these things."
The devil said, "If you will bow down and worship me, I will give you all these things."
Matthew 10:16
"Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.
"Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.
2 Corinthians 11:14
This does not surprise us. Even Satan changes himself to look like an angel of light.
This does not surprise us. Even Satan changes himself to look like an angel of light.
1 Peter 3:7
In the same way, you husbands should live with your wives in an understanding way, since they are weaker than you. But show them respect, because God gives them the same blessing he gives you—the grace that gives true life. Do this so that nothing will stop your prayers.
In the same way, you husbands should live with your wives in an understanding way, since they are weaker than you. But show them respect, because God gives them the same blessing he gives you—the grace that gives true life. Do this so that nothing will stop your prayers.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now these [are] the nations which the Lord left to prove Israel by them,.... Which are later mentioned, Judges 3:3;
[even] as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan; those that Joshua, and the people of Israel under him, had with the Canaanites, when they first entered the land and subdued it; being then not born, or so young as not to have knowledge of them, at least not able to bear arms at that time.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Even as many of Israel ... - These words show that the writer has especially in view the generation which came to man’s estate immediately after the close of the wars with the Canaanites Joshua 23:1. Compare Judges 2:10.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER III
An account of the nations that we left to prove Israel, 1-4.
How the people provoked the Lord, 5-7.
They are delivered into the power of the king of Mesopotamia,
by whom they are enslaved eight years, 8.
Othniel is raised up as their deliverer; he discomfits the king
of Mesopotamia, delivers Israel, and the land enjoys peace for
forty years, 9-11.
They again rebel, and are delivered into the hand of the king
of Moab, by whom they are enslaved eighteen years, 12-14.
They are delivered by Ehud, who kills Eglon, king of Moab, and
slays ten thousand Moabites, and the land rests fourscore
years, 15-40.
NOTES ON CHAP. III
Verse Judges 3:1. Now these are the nations — The nations left to prove the Israelites were the five lordships or satrapies of the Philistines, viz., Gath, Askelon, Ashdod, Ekron, and Gaza; the Sidonians, the Hivites of Lebanon, Baal-hermon, c. with the remains of the Canaanites, viz., the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, and Jebusites.
Those who were left to be proved were those Israelites that had not seen all the wars of Canaan.
