Judges 14:11

“And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.”

"And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him." - Judges 14:11
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What does Judges 14:11 mean?

Judges 14:11 (KJV) says, "And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him." This verse comes from the Old Testament book of Judges, and it is part of the story of Samson, a man who was known for his incredible strength and his role as a…

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Companions for the Journey: Lessons from Samson's Story

The verse from Judges 14:11 reads, "And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him." At first glance, this verse may seem straightforward, merely recounting an event in the life of Samson. However, beneath the surface lies a profound…

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A Prayer for Companionship and Divine Support

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and gratitude, reflecting upon the profound wisdom found in the book of Judges, specifically Judges 14:11, which reminds us that companionship is a significant aspect of our journey through…

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Judges 14:11 - "And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him."
Judges 11:14 - "And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon:"
"And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon:" - Judges 11:14
Judges 12:11 - "¶ And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years."
1 Corinthians 11:31 - "For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged."
Job 31:11 - "For this is an heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges."
Judges 14:1 - "And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines."
Judges 14:7 - "And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well."
Judges 3:14 - "So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years."
Psalms 148:11 - "Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:"
Judges 2:11 - "¶ And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:"
Judges 14:14 - "And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle."
Judges 3:11 - "And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died."
Judges 9:14 - "Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us."
Judges 11:11 - "Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and captain over them: and Jephthah uttered all his words before the LORD in Mizpeh."
Judges 14:20 - "But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend."
Judges 11:4 - "¶ And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel."
Judges 11:27 - "Wherefore I have not sinned against thee, but thou doest me wrong to war against me: the LORD the Judge be judge this day between the children of Israel and the children of Ammon."
Judges 12:14 - "And he had forty sons and thirty nephews, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years."
Nehemiah 11:11-14
Judges 17:11 - "And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons."
Judges 11:40 - "That the daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year."
Judges 11:6 - "And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon."
Judges 11:28 - "Howbeit the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jephthah which he sent him."
Judges 1:11 - "And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjath-sepher:"
Romans 14:13 - "Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way."
John 16:11 - "Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged."
"¶ And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years." - Judges 12:11
Judges 11:1 - "Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah."