Judges 3:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 3:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 3:19 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king: w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 3:19 — KJV
“But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him. quarries: or, graven images”
— Judges 3:19 (KJV)
Judges 3:19 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 3:19
“And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.”
Shares key themes with Judges 3:19: turned, again, king
“Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei.”
Shares key themes with Judges 3:19: turned, again, king
“So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.”
Shares key themes with Judges 3:19: himself, turned, again
“And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver. pay: Heb. weigh”
Shares key themes with Judges 3:19: turned, king, keep
“And when all the Moabites heard that the kings were come up to fight against them, they gathered all that were able to put on armour, and upward, and stood in the border. gathered: Heb. were cried together put on...: Heb. gird himself with a girdle”
Shares key themes with Judges 3:19: himself, again, king
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