Lux Domini

Judges  21:9

For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead there.

Study Helps

Interpretation

This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of apostasy and deliverance in Judges.

Read with

This thought runs through Judges 21:8-12.

Judges 21:8 Judges 21:9 Judges 21:10 Judges 21:11 Judges 21:12

Glossary

Jabesh-gilead Place
A town on the east of Jordan, on the top of one of the green hills of Gilead, within the limits of the half tribe of Manasseh, and in full view of Beth-shan. Modern identification: Tell el Maqlub.