Judges 18:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 18:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 18:12 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they went up, and pitched in Kirjathjearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahanehdan unto this day: beh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 18:12 — KJV
“And they went up, and pitched in Kirjathjearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahanehdan unto this day: behold, it is behind Kirjathjearim.”
— Judges 18:12 (KJV)
Judges 18:12 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 18:12
“And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:12: went, wherefore, day
“And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day. Gilgal: that is Rolling”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:12: wherefore, called, place
“And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day. Achor: that is, Trouble”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:12: wherefore, called, place
“Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah.”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:12: went, judah, wherefore
“Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth. Selahammahlekoth: that is, The rock of divisions”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:12: went, wherefore, called
Pray Judges 18:12
Generate a Prayer from Judges 18:12
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse