Judges 5:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 5:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 5:9 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 5:9 — KJV
“My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.”
— Judges 5:9 (KJV)
Judges 5:9 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 5:9
“Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.”
Shares key themes with Judges 5:9: israel, offered, themselves
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Judges 5:9: israel, among, people
“On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people. blessed: or, thanked”
Shares key themes with Judges 5:9: heart, israel, people
“Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.”
Shares key themes with Judges 5:9: heart, offered, willingly
“And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Judges 5:9: offered, themselves, willingly
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