Judges 21:7 kjv — How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing we have sworn by the Lord that we will not give them of our daug…

King James Version

"How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing we have sworn by the Lord that we will not give them of our daughters to wives?"

— Judges 21:7, King James Version

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Judges 21 — Context

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And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.

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And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the Lord? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the Lord to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.

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And the children of Israel repented them for Benjamin their brother, and said, There is one tribe cut off from Israel this day.

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How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing we have sworn by the Lord that we will not give them of our daughters to wives?

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And they said, What one is there of the tribes of Israel that came not up to Mizpeh to the Lord? And, behold, there came none to the camp from Jabesh–gilead to the assembly.

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For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabesh–gilead there.

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And the congregation sent thither twelve thousand men of the valiantest, and commanded them, saying, Go and smite the inhabitants of Jabesh–gilead with the edge of the sword, with the women and the children.

Judges 21:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 21:7 say?
Judges 21:7 in the King James Version reads: “How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing we have sworn by the Lord that we will not give them of our daughters to wives?”
Where is Judges 21:7 in the Bible?
Judges 21:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 21, 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 21:7.
What translation should I read Judges 21:7 in?
Judges 21:7 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 21:7?
Judges 21:7 reads (KJV): “How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing we have sworn by the Lord that we will not give them of our daughters to wives?” 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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