Judges 18:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 18:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 18:9 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are y..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 18:9 — KJV
“And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land.”
— Judges 18:9 (KJV)
Judges 18:9 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 18:9
“And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have begun to give Sihon and his land before thee: begin to possess, that thou mayest inherit his land.”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:9: may, land, behold
“And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:9: may, land, good
“And the LORD said unto me, Arise, take thy journey before the people, that they may go in and possess the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give unto them. take...: Heb. go in journey”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:9: arise, may, land
“Get thee up into this mountain Abarim, unto mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab, that is over against Jericho; and behold the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel for a possession:”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:9: against, land, behold
“And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it had been good for me to have been there still: now therefore let me see the king's face; and if there be any iniquity in me, let him kill me.”
Shares key themes with Judges 18:9: may, behold, good
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