Judges 12:11 cpdv — After him succeeded Elon, a Zebulunite. And he judged Israel for ten years.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"After him succeeded Elon, a Zebulunite. And he judged Israel for ten years. "

— Judges 12:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 12 — Context

8

After him, Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.

9

He had thirty sons, and the same number of daughters, whom he sent away to be given to husbands. And he accepted wives for his sons of the same number, bringing them into his house. And he judged Israel for seven years.

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And he died, and he was buried in Bethlehem.

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After him succeeded Elon, a Zebulunite. And he judged Israel for ten years.

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And he died, and he was buried in Zebulun.

13

After him, Abdon, the son of Hillel, a Pirathonite, judged Israel.

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And he had forty sons, and from them thirty grandsons, all riding upon seventy young donkeys. And he judged Israel for eight years.

Judges 12:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 12:11 say?
Judges 12:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “After him succeeded Elon, a Zebulunite. And he judged Israel for ten years. ”
Where is Judges 12:11 in the Bible?
Judges 12:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 12, verse 11.
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 12:11.
What translation should I read Judges 12:11 in?
Judges 12:11 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 12:11?
Judges 12:11 reads (CPDV): “After him succeeded Elon, a Zebulunite. And he judged Israel for ten years. ” 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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