SwordSearcher is a

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package that runs on

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History

SwordSearcher was originally written for

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in 1994 by Brandon Staggs under the name Bible Assistant. When

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was released, version 3 was released as a

program called SwordSearcher 95 and was apparently the first 32 bit Windows Bible Software available. A port to the Mac OS was started but was later canceled. A SwordSearcher module compiler, calle
Forge
is available.

Reviews and awards

In 2007, 2008, and 2009, SwordSearcher was awarded the Shareware Industry Awards People's Choice for Best Hobby or Personal Interest software. It is one of

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's top 10 bible programs.

References

External links

SwordSearcher.com
- Official Webpage

SonSpring SwordSearcher Review
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