Judges 21:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 21:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 21:18 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Howbeit we may not give them wives of our daughters: for the children of Israel have sworn, saying, Cursed be he that gi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 21:18 — KJV
“Howbeit we may not give them wives of our daughters: for the children of Israel have sworn, saying, Cursed be he that giveth a wife to Benjamin.”
— Judges 21:18 (KJV)
Judges 21:18 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 21:18
“Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpeh, saying, There shall not any of us give his daughter unto Benjamin to wife.”
Shares key themes with Judges 21:18: give, israel, sworn
“And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. If...: or, And I, as I have been, etc.”
Shares key themes with Judges 21:18: may, give, children
“And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.”
Shares key themes with Judges 21:18: children, israel, sworn
“If his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.”
Shares key themes with Judges 21:18: give, daughters, children
“Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. bring me: Heb. take for me offering: or, heave offering”
Shares key themes with Judges 21:18: give, children, israel
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