Judges 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 2:18 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their e..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 2:18 — KJV
“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.”
— Judges 2:18 (KJV)
Judges 2:18 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 2:18
“Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them. delivered: Heb. saved”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:18: lord, raised, judges
“Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:18: lord, judges, then
“And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD. now: Heb. then”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:18: lord, then, delivered
“Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies. avenged...: Heb. judged him from the hand, etc”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:18: lord, then, judge
“And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:18: then, hand, days
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