Judges 21:12
The Scripture
(12) And they found among the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead four hundred young virgins, that had known no man by lying with any male: and they brought them unto the camp to Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan.
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 20:18Judges 20:23Joshua 18:1Psalms 78:60Jeremiah 7:12
Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 48:16Joshua 17:11Judges 1:27Judges 1:33Exodus 25:26Exodus 37:13