Judges 2:7 net — The people worshiped the LORD throughout Joshua’s lifetime and as long as the elderly men who outlived him remained ali…

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"The people worshiped the LORD throughout Joshua’s lifetime and as long as the elderly men who outlived him remained alive. These men had witnessed all the great things the LORD had done for Israel."

— Judges 2:7, NET Bible

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Judges 2 — Context

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When the LORD’s angel finished speaking these words to all the Israelites, the people wept loudly.

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They named that place Bokim and offered sacrifices to the LORD there.

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The End of an Era When Joshua dismissed the people, the Israelites went to their allotted portions of territory, intending to take possession of the land.

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The people worshiped the LORD throughout Joshua’s lifetime and as long as the elderly men who outlived him remained alive. These men had witnessed all the great things the LORD had done for Israel.

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Joshua son of Nun, the LORD’s servant, died at the age of one hundred ten.

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The people buried him in his allotted land in Timnath Heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.

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That entire generation passed away; a new generation grew up that had not personally experienced the LORD’s presence or seen what he had done for Israel.

Judges 2:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 2:7 say?
Judges 2:7 in the NET Bible reads: “The people worshiped the LORD throughout Joshua’s lifetime and as long as the elderly men who outlived him remained alive. These men had witnessed all the great things the LORD had done for Israel.”
Where is Judges 2:7 in the Bible?
Judges 2:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 2, verse 7.
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 2:7.
What translation should I read Judges 2:7 in?
Judges 2:7 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 2:7?
Judges 2:7 reads (NET): “The people worshiped the LORD throughout Joshua’s lifetime and as long as the elderly men who outlived him remained alive. These men had witnessed all the great things the LORD had done for Israel.” 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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