Judges 21:3 nasb — They said, "Why, O LORD, God of Israel, has this come about in Israel, so that one tribe should be missing today in Isr…

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"They said, "Why, O LORD, God of Israel, has this come about in Israel, so that one tribe should be missing today in Israel?""

— Judges 21:3, NASB

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Judges 21 — Context

1

Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpah, saying, "None of us shall give his daughter to Benjamin in marriage."

2

So the people came to Bethel and sat there before God until evening, and lifted up their voices and wept bitterly.

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They said, "Why, O LORD, God of Israel, has this come about in Israel, so that one tribe should be missing today in Israel?"

4

It came about the next day that the people arose early and built an altar there and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.

5

Then the sons of Israel said, "Who is there among all the tribes of Israel who did not come up in the assembly to the LORD?" For they had taken a great oath concerning him who did not come up to the LORD at Mizpah, saying, "He shall surely be put to death."

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And the sons of Israel were sorry for their brother Benjamin and said, "One tribe is cut off from Israel today.

Judges 21:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 21:3 say?
Judges 21:3 in the NASB reads: “They said, "Why, O LORD, God of Israel, has this come about in Israel, so that one tribe should be missing today in Israel?"”
Where is Judges 21:3 in the Bible?
Judges 21:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 21, verse 3.
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 21:3.
What translation should I read Judges 21:3 in?
Judges 21:3 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 21:3?
Judges 21:3 reads (NASB): “They said, "Why, O LORD, God of Israel, has this come about in Israel, so that one tribe should be missing today in 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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