Judges 8:1
Judges · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.”Judges 8:1
What Does Judges 8:1 Mean?
Judges 8:1 is found in the book of Judges, chapter 8, verse 1 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 8:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 15:1“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”Judges 12:1“And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire.”2 Samuel 19:41“And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David’s men with him, over Jordan?”Job 5:2“For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.”Proverbs 15:18“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”James 4:5“Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?”1 Samuel 24:14“After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.”2 Samuel 19:43“And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more right in David than ye: why then did ye despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back our king? And the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel.”Proverbs 13:10“Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.”Proverbs 17:14“The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.”Ecclesiastes 4:4“Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit.”Hosea 13:1“When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.”
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