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Judges 12:9 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Judges 12:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 12 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he had thirty sons, and thirty daughters, whom he sent abroad, and took in thirty daughters from abroad for his sons. And he judged Israel seven years.”
Judges 12:9 (KJV)
Historical Context for Judges 12:9
Events
Now Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel after him. He had thirty sons, and thirty daughters whom he gave in marriage outside the family, and he brought in thirty daughters from outside for his sons. And
Commentary on Judges 12:9
And he had thirty sons, and thirty daughters, whom he sent abroad, and took in thirty daughters from abroad for his sons. And he judged Israel seven years.This verse contributes to the narrative of civil conflict with Ephraim and minor judges. The Book of Judges documents Israel's cyclical pattern of apostasy and deliverance, revealing both human depravity and divine mercy. Each cycle begins with Israel doing evil (usually Baal worship), followed by God's judgment through foreign oppression, Israel's cry for deliverance, God raising up a judge, temporary peace, then renewed apostasy after the ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Judges 12:9
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“and they had thirty cities”
“who rode on seventy donkey colts: and he judged Israel eight years.”