Judges 8:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 8:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 8:11 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host: for the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 8:11 — KJV
“And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host: for the host was secure.”
— Judges 8:11 (KJV)
Judges 8:11 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 8:11
“And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:11: went, dwelt, east
“And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:11: went, way, smote
“Who went in the way before you, to search you out a place to pitch your tents in, in fire by night, to shew you by what way ye should go, and in a cloud by day.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:11: went, way, tents
“And the coast of the children of Dan went out too little for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:11: went, dwelt, smote
“So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:11: went, way, tents
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