Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.
What does Judges 10:9 mean?
Now the threatening was fulfilled, that the Israelites should have no power to stand before their enemies, Le 26:17,. By their evil ways and their evil doings they procured this to themselves.
Key themes
Justice and mercySalvationApostasyDeliverance
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Keep this verse inside Judges 10:6-9 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- Ammon Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.
- Jordan Place
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Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.
- Benjamin Person
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Son of my right hand. (1. ) The younger son of Jacob by Rachel ( Gen. 35:18 ). His birth took place at Ephrath, on the road between Bethel and Bethlehem, at a short distance from the latter place.