Judges 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 12:9 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he had thirty sons, and thirty daughters, whom he sent abroad, and took in thirty daughters from abroad for his sons..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 12:9 — KJV
“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)
Judges 12:9 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 12:9
“And he had forty sons and thirty nephews, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years. nephews: Heb. sons' sons”
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“And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:”
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“And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:”
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“And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters: Lamech: Heb. Lemech”
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“And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters.”
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