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Judges 3:29 Meaning

And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all lusty, and all men of valour; and there escaped not a man.

Context Explained

27And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them.

28And he said unto them, Follow after me: for the LORD hath delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand. And they went down after him, and took the fords of Jordan toward Moab, and suffered not a man to pass over.

29And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all lusty, and all men of valour; and there escaped not a man.

30So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.

31And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel.

Key Themes

victorywarfarestrength

Related Cross References

  • 1 Corinthians 15:57

    Both verses celebrate victory, though in different contexts.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:4

    Both verses discuss the nature of spiritual warfare.

  • Psalm 44:5

    The theme of God granting victory in battle is echoed in the Psalms.

Source: Judges 3:29