Judges 18:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 18:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 18:7 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 18:7 — KJV
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish: also called, Leshem magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints”
— Judges 18:7 (KJV)
Judges 18:7 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 18:7
“When the priests enter therein, then shall they not go out of the holy place into the utter court, but there they shall lay their garments wherein they minister; for they are holy; and shall put on other garments, and shall approach to those things which are for the people.”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:7: then, men, people
“Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:7: then, men, manner
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:7: men, people, land
“And the coast of the children of Dan went out too little for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:7: therein, dwelt, after
“And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? one...: Heb. a man to his neighbour”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:7: then, came, saw
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