Judges 21:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 21:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 21:9 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead there." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 21:9 — KJV
“For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead there.”
— Judges 21:9 (KJV)
Judges 21:9 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 21:9
“And I thought to advertise thee, saying, Buy it before the inhabitants, and before the elders of my people. If thou wilt redeem it, redeem it: but if thou wilt not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know: for there is none to redeem it beside thee; and I am after thee. And he said, I will redeem it. I thought...: Heb. I said, I will reveal in thine ear”
Shares key themes with Judges 21:9: people, none, inhabitants
“Then said Saul unto the people that were with him, Number now, and see who is gone from us. And when they had numbered, behold, Jonathan and his armourbearer were not there.”
Shares key themes with Judges 21:9: people, numbered, behold
“And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.”
Shares key themes with Judges 21:9: people, behold
“Then Joseph said unto the people, Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is seed for you, and ye shall sow the land.”
Shares key themes with Judges 21:9: people, behold
“And said unto me, Behold, I will make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, and I will make of thee a multitude of people; and will give this land to thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession.”
Shares key themes with Judges 21:9: people, behold
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