King James Version
What Does Judges 10:9 Mean?
“Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.”
Context
7
And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the children of Ammon.
8
And that year they vexed and oppressed the children of Israel: eighteen years, all the children of Israel that were on the other side Jordan in the land of the Amorites, which is in Gilead. oppressed: Heb. crushed
9
Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.
10
And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, saying, We have sinned against thee, both because we have forsaken our God, and also served Baalim.
11
And the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Did not I deliver you from the Egyptians, and from the Amorites, from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines?
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(9) **Moreover.**—Rather, *and. *Eighteen years’ oppression of the Trans-jordanic tribes emboldened them to attack the others.
**Was sore distressed.**—The same expression is used in Judges 2:19.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Judges. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Judges 10:9 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to Judges 10:9
2 Chronicles 15:5
→Judges 6:3-5
→1 Samuel 28:15
→Deuteronomy 28:65
→2 Chronicles 14:9
→2 Chronicles 20:1-2
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge