Judges 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 2:5 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they sacrificed there unto the LORD. Bochim: that is, Weepers" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 2:5 — KJV
“And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they sacrificed there unto the LORD. Bochim: that is, Weepers”
— Judges 2:5 (KJV)
Judges 2:5 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 2:5
“Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:5: called, name, place
“And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. Jehovahjireh: that is, The Lord will see, or, provide”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:5: called, name, place
“And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not? Massah: that is, Temptation Meribah: that is, Chiding, or, Strife”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:5: called, name, place
“And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire of the LORD burnt among them. Taberah: that is, A burning”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:5: called, name, place
“And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah. Hormah: that is, Utter destruction”
Shares key themes with Judges 2:5: called, name, place
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