Judges 8:20

“And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Judges 8:20

And he said vnto Iether his first borne, Up, and slay them: but the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

So he said to Jether his firstborn, "Rise, kill them. But the youth did not draw his sword, for he was afraid, because he was still a youth."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And he said unto Jether his first-born, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword; for he feared, because he was yet a youth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then he said to Jether, his oldest son, Up! Put them to death. But the boy did not take out his sword, fearing because he was still a boy.
- Basic English Bible

So he said to Jether, his firstborn, "Get up and kill them." But the young man did not draw his sword; he was fearful because he was still a youth.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And he said to Jether his firstborn, Arise, slay them! But the youth drew not his sword; for he feared, because he was yet a youth.
- Darby Bible

And he said to Jether his eldest son: Arise, and slay them. But he drew not his sword: for he was afraid, being but yet a boy.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.
- English Revised Version

He said to Jether his firstborn, "Get up, and kill them!" But the youth didn't draw his sword; for he was afraid, because he was yet a youth.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Judges 8:20

Wesley's Notes for Judges 8:20


8:20 Up, and slay - That he might animate him to the use of arms for his God and country, and that he might have a share in the honour of the victory.


View more Judges 8:20 meaning, interpretation, and commentary...

Judges 8:20 meaning