Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
The Israelites again did what was evil in the Lord’s sight. He gave Eglon king of Moab
New American Standard Bible
Now the sons of Israel again
King James Version
And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.
International Standard Version
The Israelis again practiced evil in full view of the LORD. So the LORD strengthened Eglon king of Moab in his control over Israel, because they had practiced evil in full view of the LORD.
A Conservative Version
And the sons of Israel again did that which was evil in the sight of LORD. And LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel because they had done that which was evil in the sight of LORD.
American Standard Version
And the children of Israel again did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah: and Jehovah strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah.
Amplified
Now the Israelites again did evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord strengthened Eglon king of Moab against Israel, since they had done what was evil in the sight of the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
Then the children of Israel again did evil in the eyes of the Lord; and the Lord made Eglon, king of Moab, strong against Israel, because they had done evil in the Lord's eyes.
Darby Translation
And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done what was evil in the sight of the LORD.
Julia Smith Translation
And the sons of Israel will add to do evil in the eyes of Jehovah: and Jehovah will strengthen Eglon, king of Moab, against Israel, because they did evil in the eyes of Jehovah.
King James 2000
And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And again the {Israelites} did evil in the eyes of Yahweh. So Yahweh strengthened Eglon king of Moab against Israel, because they did evil in the eyes of Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
And the sons of Israel did evil again in the sight of Jehovah. And Jehovah made Eglon the king of Moab strong against Israel because they had done evil in the sight of Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And then the children of Israel went to again, and committed wickedness in the sight of the LORD. And then the LORD hardened Eglon the king of the Moabites, against the children of Israel, because they had committed wickedness before the LORD.
NET Bible
The Israelites again did evil in the Lord's sight. The Lord gave King Eglon of Moab control over Israel because they had done evil in the Lord's sight.
New Heart English Bible
The children of Israel again did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done that which was evil in the sight of the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
And the sons of Israel again did the thing that was wicked, in the sight of Yahweh, - and Yahweh emboldened Eglon, king of Moab, against Israel, because they did the thing that was wicked in the sight of Yahweh;
Webster
And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.
World English Bible
The children of Israel again did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh: and Yahweh strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the sons of Israel add to do the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah; and Jehovah strengtheneth Eglon king of Moab against Israel, because that they have done the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah;
Themes
Alliances » Instances of » Moabites, amalekites, and ammonites
Ammonites » Confederate with moabites and amalekites against israel
the Ammonites » Assisted eglon against israel
Chosen Instruments » Of judgment
Eglon » King of moab » Assassinated by ehud
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry » King of moab » Repentance » Deliverance
The Nation » Imprisonment mutilations » Instruments of judgment sent against sinful nation
Interlinear
Ra`
רעה רע
Ra`
evil, wickedness, wicked, hief, hurt, bad, trouble, sore, affliction, ill, adversity, favoured, harm, naught, noisome, grievous, sad,
Usage: 669
Yacaph
`ayin
עין
`ayin
eye, sight, seem, colour, fountain, well, face, pleased , presence, displeased , before, pleased , conceit, think,
Usage: 372
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Judges 3:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ehud
11
Then the land was peaceful
Phrases
Cross References
1 Samuel 12:9
But they forgot the Lord their God, so He handed them over to Sisera
Judges 2:19
Whenever the judge died, the Israelites would act even more corruptly
Exodus 9:16
However, I have let you live for this purpose: to show you My power
Judges 2:11
The Israelites did what was evil in the Lord’s sight.
Judges 2:14
The Lord’s anger burned against Israel, and He handed them over to marauders who raided them. He sold
2 Kings 5:1
Naaman,
Isaiah 10:15
above the one who chops with it?
Does a saw magnify itself
above the one who saws with it?
It would be like a staff waving the one who lifts
It would be like a rod lifting a man who isn’t wood!
Isaiah 37:26
I designed it long ago;
I planned it in days gone by.
I have now brought it to pass,
and you have crushed fortified cities
into piles of rubble.
Isaiah 45:1-4
whose right hand I have grasped
to subdue nations before him,
to disarm
to open the doors before him
and the gates will not be shut:
Ezekiel 38:16
You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the last days, Gog, that I will bring you against My land so that the nations may know Me, when I show Myself holy through you in their sight.
Daniel 4:22
that tree is you, the king. For you have become great and strong: your greatness has grown and even reaches the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth.
Daniel 5:18
Your Majesty, the Most High God gave sovereignty,
Hosea 6:4
What am I going to do with you, Judah?
Your loyalty is like the morning mist
and like the early dew that vanishes.
John 19:11