Judges 21:10
The Scripture
(10) And the congregation sent thither twelve thousand men of the valiantest, and commanded them, saying, Go and smite the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead with the edge of the sword, with the women and the children.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Israelites are warned against the danger of idolatry and the consequences of worshiping false gods, as seen in the story of the Philistines and their king Goliath. The narrative emphasizes the importance of staying faithful to God and the danger of compromising one's covenant, teaching that the Lord will protect those who remain loyal and that false idols bring destruction.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Judges 21:5Judges 5:23Deuteronomy 13:15Joshua 7:24I Samuel 11:7I Samuel 15:3
Related verses (shared words)
Numbers 7:87Deuteronomy 13:15Joshua 17:11Judges 1:27Judges 1:33Numbers 7:84