Judges 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 2:16 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them. delivered: Heb...." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 2:16 — KJV
“Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them. delivered: Heb. saved”
— Judges 2:16 (KJV)
Judges 2:16 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 2:16
“And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:16: lord, raised, judges
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:16: lord, delivered, hand
“And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. faint: Heb. melt”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:16: lord, delivered, hand
“And stay ye not, but pursue after your enemies, and smite the hindmost of them; suffer them not to enter into their cities: for the LORD your God hath delivered them into your hand. smite...: Heb. cut off the tail”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:16: lord, delivered, hand
“And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephothmaim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining. great Zidon: or, Zidonrabbah Misrephothmaim: or, Salt pits: Heb. Burnings of waters”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:16: lord, delivered, hand
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