Judges 14:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 14:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 14:17 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 14:17 — KJV
“And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people. the seven...: or, the rest of the seven days”
— Judges 14:17 (KJV)
Judges 14:17 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 14:17
“So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:17: before, seven, days
“And it came to pass after seven days, that the waters of the flood were upon the earth. after...: or, on the seventh day”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:17: seven, days, came
“And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the seventh day for to gather, and they found none.”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:17: seven, came, pass
“Thou shalt keep the feast of unleavened bread: (thou shalt eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded thee, in the time appointed of the month Abib; for in it thou camest out from Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty:)”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:17: before, seven, days
“It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:17: seven, days, seventh
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