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Judges 14:19-20
New English Translation
Judges 14:19-20
New English Translation
19 The Lord’s Spirit empowered him. He went down to Ashkelon and killed thirty men. He took their clothes[a] and gave them[b] to the men who had solved the riddle. He was furious as he went back home.[c] 20 Samson’s bride was then given to his best man.[d]
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- Judges 14:19 tn Heb “equipment”; or “gear.”
- Judges 14:19 tn Heb “changes [of clothes].”
- Judges 14:19 tn Heb “he went up to his father’s house.”
- Judges 14:20 tn Heb “to his companion who had been his attendant.”
Judges 14:19-20
New International Version
Judges 14:19-20
New International Version
19 Then the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him.(A) He went down to Ashkelon,(B) struck down thirty of their men, stripped them of everything and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. Burning with anger,(C) he returned to his father’s home. 20 And Samson’s wife was given to one of his companions(D) who had attended him at the feast.
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