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Judges 21:25-1964 bbe — In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did what seemed right to him.

Bible in Basic English

"In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did what seemed right to him."

— Judges 21:25-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Judges 21 — Context

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And when their fathers or their brothers come and make trouble, you are to say to them, Give them to us as an act of grace; for we did not take them as wives for ourselves in war; and if you yourselves had given them to us you would have been responsible for the broken oath.

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So the men of Benjamin did this, and got wives for themselves for every one of their number, taking them away by force from the dance; then they went back to their heritage, building up their towns and living in them.

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Then the children of Israel went away from there, every man to his tribe and his family, every man went back to his heritage.

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In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did what seemed right to him.

Judges 21:25-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 21:25-1964 say?
Judges 21:25-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did what seemed right to him.”
Where is Judges 21:25-1964 in the Bible?
Judges 21:25-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 21, verses 25–1964.
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 21:25-1964.
What translation should I read Judges 21:25-1964 in?
Judges 21:25-1964 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 21:25-1964?
Judges 21:25-1964 reads (BBE): “In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did what seemed right to him.” 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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