Judges 11:38 akjv — And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity on t…

American King James Version

"And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity on the mountains. "

— Judges 11:38, American King James Version

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Judges 11 — Context

35

And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! you have brought me very low, and you are one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth to the LORD, and I cannot go back.

36

And she said to him, My father, if you have opened your mouth to the LORD, do to me according to that which has proceeded out of your mouth; for as much as the LORD has taken vengeance for you of your enemies, even of the children of Ammon.

37

And she said to her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may go up and down on the mountains, and mourn my virginity, I and my fellows.

38

And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity on the mountains.

39

And it came to pass at the end of two months, that she returned to her father, who did with her according to his vow which he had vowed: and she knew no man. And it was a custom in Israel,

40

That the daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year.

Judges 11:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 11:38 say?
Judges 11:38 in the American King James Version reads: “And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity on the mountains. ”
Where is Judges 11:38 in the Bible?
Judges 11:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 11, verse 38.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 11:38.
What translation should I read Judges 11:38 in?
Judges 11:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 11:38?
Judges 11:38 reads (AKJV): “And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity on the mountains. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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