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Anath was the father of Shamgar, one of the judges who delivered Israel from oppression.
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Anath is mentioned in the book of Judges as the father of Shamgar, one of the judges who delivered Israel from their enemies. Shamgar, the son of Anath, is described as having killed six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad, which was a farming implement used to guide and control oxen. This heroic act brought deliverance to Israel during a time of oppression. Anath is also mentioned in the Song of Deborah, where it is stated that in the days of Shamgar, son of Anath, the highways were abandoned, and travelers had to take winding paths, indicating a time of insecurity and danger in Israel.
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An answer; i.e., to “prayer”, the father of Shamgar, who was one of the judges of Israel (Judg. 3:31).
(answer), father of Shamgar. (Judges 3:31; 5:6)
A'NATH (answer), father of Shamgar, one of the Judges. Jud 3:31; Jud 5:6.
A'NATH (answer), father of Shamgar, one of the Judges. Jud 3:31; Jud 5:6.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6067
After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath. And he too saved Israel, striking down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad.
In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were deserted and the travelers took the byways.
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