Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They were left to test the Israelites to see whether they would obey the LORD’s commands, which he had given their ancestors through Moses. New Living Translation These people were left to test the Israelites—to see whether they would obey the commands the LORD had given to their ancestors through Moses. English Standard Version They were for the testing of Israel, to know whether Israel would obey the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. Berean Standard Bible These nations were left to test the Israelites, to find out whether they would keep the commandments of the LORD, which He had given their fathers through Moses. King James Bible And they were to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would hearken unto the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. New King James Version And they were left, that He might test Israel by them, to know whether they would obey the commandments of the LORD, which He had commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. New American Standard Bible They were left to test Israel by them, to find out if they would obey the commandments of the LORD, which He had commanded their fathers through Moses. NASB 1995 They were for testing Israel, to find out if they would obey the commandments of the LORD, which He had commanded their fathers through Moses. NASB 1977 And they were for testing Israel, to find out if they would obey the commandments of the LORD, which He had commanded their fathers through Moses. Legacy Standard Bible And they were for testing Israel, to know if they would obey the commandments of Yahweh, which He had commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. Amplified Bible They were [allowed to remain] for the testing of Israel, to determine whether Israel would listen to and obey the commandments of the LORD, which He had commanded their fathers (ancestors) through Moses. Christian Standard Bible The LORD left them to test Israel, to determine if they would keep the LORD’s commands he had given their ancestors through Moses. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD left them to test Israel, to determine if they would keep the LORD’s commands He had given their fathers through Moses. American Standard Version And they were left, to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would hearken unto the commandments of Jehovah, which he commanded their fathers by Moses. Contemporary English Version Moses had told the Israelites what the LORD had commanded them to do, and now the LORD was using these nations to find out if Israel would obey. English Revised Version And they were for to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would hearken unto the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. GOD'S WORD® Translation These nations were left to test the Israelites, to find out if they would obey the commands the LORD had given their ancestors through Moses. Good News Translation They were to be a test for Israel, to find out whether or not the Israelites would obey the commands that the LORD had given their ancestors through Moses. International Standard Version They remained there to test Israel, to reveal if they would obey the commands of the LORD that he issued to their ancestors through Moses. Majority Standard Bible These nations were left to test the Israelites, to find out whether they would keep the commandments of the LORD, which He had given their fathers through Moses. NET Bible They were left to test Israel, so the LORD would know if his people would obey the commands he gave their ancestors through Moses. New Heart English Bible They were left, to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would listen to the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. Webster's Bible Translation And they were to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would hearken to the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. World English Bible They were left to test Israel by them, to know whether they would listen to Yahweh’s commandments, which he commanded their fathers by Moses. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they are to prove Israel by them, to know whether they obey the commands of YHWH that He commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. Young's Literal Translation and they are to prove Israel by them, to know whether they obey the commands of Jehovah that He commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. Smith's Literal Translation And they will be to try Israel by them to know whether they will hear the commands of Jehovah which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he left them, that he might try Israel by them, whether they would hear the commandments of the Lord, which he had commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses, or not. Catholic Public Domain Version And he left them, so that by them he might test Israel, as to whether or not they would listen to the commandments of the Lord, which he instructed to their fathers by the hand of Moses. New American Bible These served as a test for Israel, to know whether they would obey the commandments the LORD had enjoined on their ancestors through Moses. New Revised Standard Version They were for the testing of Israel, to know whether Israel would obey the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their ancestors by Moses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they were to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would obey the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They were to tempt Israel by them to know if they listen to the commandments of LORD JEHOVAH that he had commanded their fathers by the hand of Moshe OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they were there, to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would hearken unto the commandments of the LORD, which He commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. Brenton Septuagint Translation And this was done in order to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would obey the commands of the Lord, which he charged their fathers by the hand of Moses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Nations Left to Test Israel…3the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath. 4These nations were left to test the Israelites, to find out whether they would keep the commandments of the LORD, which He had given their fathers through Moses. 5Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.… Cross References Deuteronomy 8:2 Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments. Exodus 15:25 And Moses cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a log. And when he cast it into the waters, they were sweetened. There the LORD made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there He tested them, Deuteronomy 13:3 you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul. 1 Kings 8:39 be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— Psalm 66:10 For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver. 2 Chronicles 32:31 And so when ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon were sent to him to inquire about the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone to test him, that He might know all that was in Hezekiah’s heart. James 1:3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 1 Peter 1:7 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 12:5-6 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. Romans 5:3-4 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test? Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Treasury of Scripture And they were to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would listen to the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. to prove Judges 3:1 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; Judges 2:22 That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not. Exodus 15:25 And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them, Jump to Previous Commanded Commandments Commands Ear Hand Hearken Israel Israelites Lord's Moses Obey Orders Prove Purpose Test Testing WhetherJump to Next Commanded Commandments Commands Ear Hand Hearken Israel Israelites Lord's Moses Obey Orders Prove Purpose Test Testing WhetherJudges 3 1. The nations which were left to prove Israel5. By communion with them they commit idolatry 8. Othniel delivered them from Chushan-Rishathaim 12. Ehud from Eglon 31. and Shamgar from the Philistines These nations were left to test the Israelites The presence of these nations refers to the Canaanite tribes that remained in the land after Israel's incomplete conquest. This situation serves as a divine test for Israel, examining their faithfulness and obedience to God. The concept of testing is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like Deuteronomy 8:2, where God tests His people to know what is in their hearts. Theologically, this reflects God's sovereignty and His use of circumstances to refine and purify His people. to find out whether they would keep the commandments of the LORD which He had given their fathers through Moses Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelThe chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were given the Promised Land. 2. The Nations Refers to the Canaanite nations left in the land to test Israel's faithfulness to God's commandments. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who delivered the commandments through Moses. 4. Moses The prophet and leader who received the Law from God and delivered it to the Israelites. 5. The Commandments The laws and decrees given by God to guide Israel in righteousness and holiness. Teaching Points Purpose of TestingGod allows tests to reveal the true nature of our faith and commitment to His commandments. Faithfulness to God's Word The presence of challenges and temptations should drive us to cling more closely to God's Word and His promises. Learning from the Past Reflect on the history of Israel to understand the importance of obedience and the consequences of disobedience. Spiritual Vigilance Be aware of the spiritual "nations" or influences in our lives that test our faithfulness to God. Dependence on God Trials remind us of our need for God's strength and guidance to remain faithful.(4) To prove Israel.--See Judges 2:22. Hebrew [These nations] were [left]וַֽיִּהְי֕וּ (way·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to test לְנַסּ֥וֹת (lə·nas·sō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 5254: To test, to attempt the Israelites, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc to find out לָדַ֗עַת (lā·ḏa·‘aṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3045: To know whether they would keep הֲיִשְׁמְעוּ֙ (hă·yiš·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the commandments מִצְוֺ֣ת (miṣ·wōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4687: Commandment of the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel which אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He had given צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order their fathers אֲבוֹתָ֖ם (’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father through בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand Moses. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Judges 3:4 NIVJudges 3:4 NLT Judges 3:4 ESV Judges 3:4 NASB Judges 3:4 KJV Judges 3:4 BibleApps.com Judges 3:4 Biblia Paralela Judges 3:4 Chinese Bible Judges 3:4 French Bible Judges 3:4 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 3:4 They were left to prove Israel (Jd Judg. 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