Judges 12:9 web — He had thirty sons; and thirty daughters he sent abroad, and thirty daughters he brought in from abroad for his sons. H…

World English Bible

"He had thirty sons; and thirty daughters he sent abroad, and thirty daughters he brought in from abroad for his sons. He judged Israel seven years."

— Judges 12:9, World English Bible

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Judges 12 — Context

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then they said to him, "Now say 'Shibboleth;'" and he said "Sibboleth;" for he couldn't manage to pronounce it right: then they laid hold of him, and killed him at the fords of the Jordan. At that time, forty-two thousand of Ephraim fell.

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Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then died Jephthah the Gileadite, and was buried in [one of] the cities of Gilead.

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After him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.

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He had thirty sons; and thirty daughters he sent abroad, and thirty daughters he brought in from abroad for his sons. He judged Israel seven years.

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Ibzan died, and was buried at Bethlehem.

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After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.

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Elon the Zebulunite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Judges 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 12:9 say?
Judges 12:9 in the World English Bible reads: “He had thirty sons; and thirty daughters he sent abroad, and thirty daughters he brought in from abroad for his sons. He judged Israel seven years.”
Where is Judges 12:9 in the Bible?
Judges 12:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 12, verse 9.
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 12:9.
What translation should I read Judges 12:9 in?
Judges 12:9 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 12:9?
Judges 12:9 reads (WEB): “He had thirty sons; and thirty daughters he sent abroad, and thirty daughters he brought in from abroad for his sons. He judged Israel seven 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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