Judges 3:13

And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Judges 3:13

BSB

After enlisting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join forces with him, Eglon attacked and defeated Israel, taking possession of the City of Palms.

AKJV

And he gathered to him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.

CPDV

And he joined to him the sons of Ammon and the sons of Amalek. And he went forth and struck Israel, and he possessed the City of Palms.

ERV

And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek; and went and smote Israel, and they possessed the city of palm trees.

NHEB

He gathered to him the people of Ammon and Amalek; and he went and struck Israel, and they possessed the city of palm trees.

SMT

And he will gather to him the sons of Ammon and Amalek, and he will go and smite Israel, and will inherit the city of palm-trees.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 3:13

AndhegatheredH622VerbuntohimthechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofAmmonH5983Proper Name MasculineandAmalekH6002Proper Name MasculineandwentH3212VerbandsmoteH5221Verb IsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineandpossessedH3423VerbthecityH5892Noun MasculineofpalmtreesH8558Noun Masculine

Commentary for Judges 3:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Judges 3:13

Summary

Moabite king conquers Israel, occupies territory

Place

Jericho

Event

Eglon conquers Israel

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC