New International Version
Because the power of Midian was so oppressive, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in mountain clefts, caves and strongholds.

New Living Translation
The Midianites were so cruel that the Israelites made hiding places for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.

English Standard Version
And the hand of Midian overpowered Israel, and because of Midian the people of Israel made for themselves the dens that are in the mountains and the caves and the strongholds.

Berean Study Bible
and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.

New American Standard Bible
The power of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of Midian the sons of Israel made for themselves the dens which were in the mountains and the caves and the strongholds.

King James Bible
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and they oppressed Israel. Because of Midian, the Israelites made hiding places for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.

International Standard Version
Midian's control predominated throughout Israel, and because of Midian the Israelis went out to find temporary hiding places for themselves in the mountains, caves, and fortified places.

NET Bible
The Midianites overwhelmed Israel. Because of Midian the Israelites made shelters for themselves in the hills, as well as caves and strongholds.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Midian's power was too strong for Israel. The Israelites made hiding places in the mountains, caves, and mountain strongholds [to protect themselves] from Midian.

Jubilee Bible 2000
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel, and because of the Midianites the sons of Israel made dens in the mountains and caves and strongholds.

King James 2000 Bible
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made themselves the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strongholds.

American King James Version
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.

American Standard Version
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel; and because of Midian the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and the caves, and the strongholds.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And they were grievously oppressed by them. And they made themselves dens and eaves in the mountains, and strong holds to resist.

Darby Bible Translation
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites the children of Israel made for themselves the dens that are in the mountains, and the caves, and the strongholds.

English Revised Version
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of Midian the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and the caves, and the strong holds.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.

World English Bible
The hand of Midian prevailed against Israel; and because of Midian the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and the caves, and the strongholds.

Young's Literal Translation
and the hand of Midian is strong against Israel, from the presence of Midian have the sons of Israel made for themselves the flowings which are in the mountains, and the caves, and the strongholds.

Rigters 6:2 Afrikaans PWL
Die krag van Midyan het die oorhand oor Yisra’el gekry. As gevolg van Midyan het die seuns van Yisra’el vir hulle skuilings, wat in die berge, die grotte en die vestings is, gemaak,

Gjyqtarët 6:2 Albanian
Dora e Madianit u bë e fortë kundër Izraelit; nga frika e Madianitëve, bijtë e Izraelit bënë shpella në male, si dhe guva dhe fortesa.

ﺍﻟﻘﻀﺎﺓ 6:2 Arabic: Smith & Van Dyke
فاعتزّت يد مديان على اسرائيل. بسبب المديانيين عمل بنو اسرائيل لانفسهم الكهوف التي في الجبال والمغاير والحصون.

D Richter 6:2 Bavarian
So arg war s unter de Midjaner, däß syr d Isryheeler all müglichnen Hölnen und Unterschlüff in n Gebirg zo n Hausn gsuechend.

Съдии 6:2 Bulgarian
И ръката на Мадиама преодоля над Израиля; и поради мадиамците, израилтяните си направиха ония ровове, които са по горите, и пещерите и укрепленията.

現代標點和合本 (CUVMP Traditional)
米甸人壓制以色列人，以色列人因為米甸人，就在山中挖穴、挖洞，建造營寨。

现代标点和合本 (CUVMP Simplified)
米甸人压制以色列人，以色列人因为米甸人，就在山中挖穴、挖洞，建造营寨。

士 師 記 6:2 Chinese Bible: Union (Traditional)
米 甸 人 壓 制 以 色 列 人 ； 以 色 列 人 因 為 米 甸 人 ， 就 在 山 中 挖 穴 、 挖 洞 、 建 造 營 寨 。

士 師 記 6:2 Chinese Bible: Union (Simplified)
米 甸 人 压 制 以 色 列 人 ； 以 色 列 人 因 为 米 甸 人 ， 就 在 山 中 挖 穴 、 挖 洞 、 建 造 营 寨 。

Judges 6:2 Croatian Bible
Teška bijaše ruka Midjanaca nad Izraelom. Da bi izmakli Midjancima, Izraelci se sklanjahu u gorske pukotine, spilje i skrovišta.

Soudců 6:2 Czech BKR
A zmocnila se velmi ruka Madianských nad Izraelem, tak že synové Izraelští před Madianskými zdělali sobě jámy, kteréž jsou na horách, a jeskyně a pevnosti.

Dommer 6:2 Danish
Og Midjan fik Overtaget over Israel. For at værge sig mod Midjan indrettede Israeliterne sig de Smuthuller, som findes i Bjergene, Hulerne og Klippeborgene.

Richtere 6:2 Dutch Staten Vertaling
Als nu de hand der Midianieten sterk werd over Israel, maakten zich de kinderen Israels, vanwege de Midianieten, de holen, die in de bergen zijn, en de spelonken, en de vestingen.