Judges 21:2
Judges · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore;”Judges 21:2
What Does Judges 21:2 Mean?
Judges 21:2 is found in the book of Judges, chapter 21, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Judges 21:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 1:10“And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.”Judges 20:26“Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.”1 Samuel 11:4“Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept.”Judges 20:18“And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the LORD said, Judah shall go up first.”1 Samuel 30:4“Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.”Genesis 27:38“And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.”Numbers 11:18“And say thou unto the people, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept in the ears of the LORD, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for it was well with us in Egypt: therefore the LORD will give you flesh, and ye shall eat.”Joshua 7:6“And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads.”Joshua 18:1“And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.”Judges 2:4“And it came to pass, when the angel of the LORD spake these words unto all the children of Israel, that the people lifted up their voice, and wept.”Judges 20:23“(And the children of Israel went up and wept before the LORD until even, and asked counsel of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up again to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And the LORD said, Go up against him.)”Judges 21:12“And they found among the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead four hundred young virgins, that had known no man by lying with any male: and they brought them unto the camp to Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan.”
People & Places
GodBethel (of Palestine)
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