Judges 19:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 19:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 19:16 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he sojou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 19:16 — KJV
“And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place were Benjamites.”
— Judges 19:16 (KJV)
Judges 19:16 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 19:16
“And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:16: behold, old, even
“And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:16: behold, old, work
“And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming. to meditate: or, to pray”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:16: behold, came, old
“And, behold, Saul came after the herd out of the field; and Saul said, What aileth the people that they weep? And they told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:16: behold, came, old
“Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:16: even, also, mount
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