Judges 3:1

Conservative English Version

And the LORD had another reason for letting these enemies stay. The Israelites needed to learn how to fight in war, just as their ancestors had done. Each new generation would have to learn by fighting

Cross References

1 Kings 9:21

(SEE 9:20)

2 Chronicles 32:31

Even when the leaders of Babylonia sent messengers to ask Hezekiah about the sign God had given him, God let Hezekiah give his own answer to test him and to see if he would remain faithful.

Job 23:10

But he knows what I am doing, and when he tests me, I will be pure as gold.

Exodus 15:25

Moses asked the LORD for help, and the LORD told him to throw a piece of wood into the water. Moses did so, and the water became fit to drink. At Marah the LORD tested his people and also gave them some laws and teachings.

Proverbs 17:3

Silver and gold are tested by flames of fire; our thoughts are tested by the LORD.

Jeremiah 6:27

Jeremiah, test my people as though they were metal.

Zechariah 13:9

Then I will purify them and put them to the test, just as gold and silver are purified and tested. They will pray in my name, and I will answer them. I will say, "You are my people," and they will reply, "You, LORD, are our God!"

John 2:24

But Jesus knew what was in their hearts, and he would not let them have power over him.

Deuteronomy 7:22

As you attack these nations, the LORD will force them out little by little. He won't let you get rid of them all at once--if he did, there wouldn't be enough people living in the land to keep down the number of wild animals.

Deuteronomy 8:16

He also gave you manna, a kind of food your ancestors had never even heard about. The LORD was testing you to make you trust him, so that later on he could be good to you.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Don't forget how the LORD your God has led you through the desert for the past forty years. He wanted to find out if you were truly willing to obey him and depend on him,

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honor and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

1 Peter 4:12

Dear friends, don't be surprised or shocked that you are going through testing that is like walking through fire.

Revelation 2:23

I will even kill her followers. Then all the churches will see that I know everyone's thoughts and feelings. I will treat each of you as you deserve.

Judges 1:1

After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the LORD, "Which of our tribes should attack the Canaanites first?"

Judges 2:10

After a while the people of Joshua's generation died, and the next generation did not know the LORD or any of the things he had done for Israel.

Judges 2:23

That's why the LORD had not let Joshua get rid of all those enemy nations right away.

Judges 3:2

(SEE 3:1)