Judges 2:5 cpdv — And the name of that place was called, the Place of Weeping, or the Place of Tears. And they immolated victims to the L…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the name of that place was called, the Place of Weeping, or the Place of Tears. And they immolated victims to the Lord in that place. "

— Judges 2:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 2 — Context

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but only if you would not form a pact with the inhabitants of this land. Instead, you should overturn their altars. Yet you were not willing to listen to my voice. Why have you done this?

3

For this reason, I am not willing to destroy them before your face, so that you may have enemies, and so that their gods may be your ruin.”

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And when the Angel of the Lord spoke these words to all the sons of Israel, they lifted up their voice, and they wept.

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And the name of that place was called, the Place of Weeping, or the Place of Tears. And they immolated victims to the Lord in that place.

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Then Joshua dismissed the people, and the sons of Israel went away, each one to his own possession, so that they might obtain it.

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And they served the Lord, during all his days, and during all the days of the elders, who lived for a long time after him, and who knew all the works of the Lord, which he had done for Israel.

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Then Joshua, the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died, being one hundred and ten years old.

Judges 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 2:5 say?
Judges 2:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the name of that place was called, the Place of Weeping, or the Place of Tears. And they immolated victims to the Lord in that place. ”
Where is Judges 2:5 in the Bible?
Judges 2:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read Judges 2:5 in?
Judges 2:5 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 2:5?
Judges 2:5 reads (CPDV): “And the name of that place was called, the Place of Weeping, or the Place of Tears. And they immolated victims to the Lord in that place. ” 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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