Judges 6:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 6:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 6:24 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Ab..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 6:24 — KJV
“Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. Jehovahshalom: that is, The LORD send peace”
— Judges 6:24 (KJV)
Judges 6:24 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 6:24
“And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt offering.”
Shares key themes with Judges 6:24: built, altar, lord
“And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Judges 6:24: then, altar, lord
“Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD. plain: Heb. plains”
Shares key themes with Judges 6:24: then, built, altar
“And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: Jehovahnissi: that is, The LORD my banner”
Shares key themes with Judges 6:24: built, altar, lord
“Then Joshua built an altar unto the LORD God of Israel in mount Ebal,”
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