Judges 20:27 cpdv — And they inquired about their state. At that time, the ark of the covenant of the Lord was in that place.

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"And they inquired about their state. At that time, the ark of the covenant of the Lord was in that place. "

— Judges 20:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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KJV
“And the children of Israel enquired of the Lord, (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,”
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ASV
“And the children of Israel asked of Jehovah (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days, ”
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WEB
“The children of Israel asked of Yahweh (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,”
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NET
“The Israelites asked the LORD(for the ark of God’s covenant was there in those days;”
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DRB
“And inquired of him concerning their state. At that time the ark of the covenant of the Lord was there,”
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BBE
“And the children of Israel made request to the Lord, (for the ark of the agreement of the Lord was there in those days,”
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KJVA
“And the children of Israel enquired of the Lord, (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,”
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Judges 20 — Context

And when the sons of Israel had continued to do battle against the sons of Benjamin on the next day,

the sons of Benjamin burst forth from the gates of Gibeah. And meeting them, they made such a frenzied slaughter against them that they struck down eighteen thousand men who drew the sword.

As a result, all the sons of Israel went to the house of God, and sitting down, they wept before the Lord. And they fasted that day until evening, and they offered to him holocausts and victims of peace offerings.

And they inquired about their state. At that time, the ark of the covenant of the Lord was in that place.

And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, was the first ruler of the house. And so, they consulted the Lord, and they said, “Should we continue to go forth in battle against the sons of Benjamin, our brothers, or should we cease?” And the Lord said to them: “Ascend. For tomorrow, I will deliver them into your hands.”

And the sons of Israel stationed ambushes around the city of Gibeah.

And they brought out their army against Benjamin a third time, just as they had done on the first and second times.

Judges 20:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 20:27 say?

Judges 20:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they inquired about their state. At that time, the ark of the covenant of the Lord was in that place. ”

Where is Judges 20:27 in the Bible?

Judges 20:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 20, verse 27.

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 20:27.

What translation should I read Judges 20:27 in?

Judges 20:27 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 20:27?

Judges 20:27 reads (CPDV): “And they inquired about their state. At that time, the ark of the covenant of the Lord was 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.

Judges 20:27 cpdv — And they inquired about their state. At that time, the ark of the covenant of the Lord was in that place.

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