Judges 21

Judges 21

The other eleven tribes solemnly vow not to give any of their daughters in marriage to the surviving 600 men of Benjamin, regretting their near-extinction of a tribe. To save Benjamin from dying out, they discover that the people of Jabesh-Gilead did not send any men to the initial assembly. The Israelites slaughter the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead, taking four hundred virgins and giving them as wives to the Benjamites. They then devise a further plan, instructing the remaining Benjamites to kidnap the young women dancing at the annual festival in Shiloh, concluding the chaotic era with profound moral compromises.

00
00
Previous Chapter
You are at the beginning.
Search Chapters
Next Chapter
You have reached the end.
Search Chapters
This is the block containing the Collection list that will be used to generate the "Previous" and "Next" content. You can hide this block if you want.

Judges 12

Jephthah defeats the Ammonites. The Ephraimites challenge his authority, leading to a bloody civil war where the Gileadites use the password "Shibboleth" to identify and kill the Ephraimites.

Judges 13

Israel is oppressed by the Philistines. An angel of the Lord appears to the barren wife of Manoah, promising the birth of Samson, who will be consecrated as a Nazarite from birth.

Discover Bible Verses

12 Bible Verses About Love and Relationships

We've gathered 12 key bible verses about love and relationships. Find God's wisdom on marriage, friendship, and how to love others well.

12 Scriptures for Healing the Sick

It's hard when we or someone we love is sick. We've gathered 12 key healing scriptures to bring comfort and hope. Find God's promises for healing the sick.

15 Bible Verses for School Motivation and Strength

Facing school stress? These Bible verses for students offer motivation and strength for exams, homework, and finding focus. Get the encouragement you need.