Judges 3:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 3:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 3:2 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as before knew noth..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 3:2 — KJV
“Only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as before knew nothing thereof;”
— Judges 3:2 (KJV)
Judges 3:2 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 3:2
“These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Judges 3:2: children, israel, might
“Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.”
Shares key themes with Judges 3:2: children, might, know
“In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Judges 3:2: generations, children, israel
“Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.”
Shares key themes with Judges 3:2: generations, children, israel
“That your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Judges 3:2: generations, children, israel
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