Judges 2:11 web — The children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and served the Baals;

World English Bible

"The children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and served the Baals;"

— Judges 2:11, World English Bible

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Judges 2 — Context

8

Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Yahweh, died, being one hundred ten years old.

9

They buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath Heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash.

10

Also all that generation were gathered to their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, who didn't know Yahweh, nor yet the work which he had worked for Israel.

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The children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and served the Baals;

12

and they forsook Yahweh, the God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the peoples who were around them, and bowed themselves down to them: and they provoked Yahweh to anger.

13

They forsook Yahweh, and served Baal and the Ashtaroth.

14

The anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers who despoiled them; and he sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies.

Judges 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 2:11 say?
Judges 2:11 in the World English Bible reads: “The children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and served the Baals;”
Where is Judges 2:11 in the Bible?
Judges 2:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 2, 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 2:11.
What translation should I read Judges 2:11 in?
Judges 2:11 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 2:11?
Judges 2:11 reads (WEB): “The children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and served the Baals;” 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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