Judges 2:22

That through them I may proue Israel, whether they will keepe the way of the Lord, to walke therein, as their fathers did keepe it, or not.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

in order to test Israel by them, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk in it as their fathers did, or not."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

that by them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of Jehovah to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not.
- American Standard Version (1901)

In order to put Israel to the test, and see if they will keep the way of the Lord, walking in it as their fathers did, or not.
- Basic English Bible

that through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of Jehovah to walk therein, as their fathers did keep [it], or not.
- Darby Bible

That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk in it, as their fathers kept it, or not.
- Webster's Bible

that by them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of Yahweh to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not."
- World English Bible

in order to try Israel by them, whether they are keeping the way of Jehovah, to go in it, as their fathers kept [it] or not.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

that by 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.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Judges 2:22

2:22 May prove - That I may try and see whether Israel will be true and faithful to me, or whether they will suffer themselves to be corrupted by the counsels and examples of their bad neighbours.