Judges 21:2 web — The people came to Bethel, and sat there until evening before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept severely.

World English Bible

"The people came to Bethel, and sat there until evening before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept severely."

— Judges 21:2, World English Bible

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Judges 21 — Context

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Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpah, saying, "There shall not any of us give his daughter to Benjamin as wife."

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The people came to Bethel, and sat there until evening before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept severely.

3

They said, "Yahweh, the God of Israel, why has this happened in Israel, that there should be today one tribe lacking in Israel?"

4

It happened on the next day that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.

5

The children of Israel said, "Who is there among all the tribes of Israel who didn't come up in the assembly to Yahweh?" For they had made a great oath concerning him who didn't come up to Yahweh to Mizpah, saying, "He shall surely be put to death."

Judges 21:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 21:2 say?
Judges 21:2 in the World English Bible reads: “The people came to Bethel, and sat there until evening before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept severely.”
Where is Judges 21:2 in the Bible?
Judges 21:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 21, verse 2.
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 21:2.
What translation should I read Judges 21:2 in?
Judges 21:2 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 21:2?
Judges 21:2 reads (WEB): “The people came to Bethel, and sat there until evening before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept severely.” 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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