Judges 1:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 1:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 1:16 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 1:16 — KJV
“And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which lieth in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.”
— Judges 1:16 (KJV)
Judges 1:16 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 1:16
“And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, saying, audience: Heb. ears”
Shares key themes with Judges 1:16: children, went, city
“Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow at thy father's house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father's house.”
Shares key themes with Judges 1:16: father, law, went
“And Jethro, Moses' father in law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God:”
Shares key themes with Judges 1:16: moses, father, law
“And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent. welfare: Heb. peace”
Shares key themes with Judges 1:16: moses, father, law
“And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land.”
Shares key themes with Judges 1:16: moses, father, law
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