Judges 21:7 nasb — "What shall we do for wives for those who are left, since we have sworn by the LORD not to give them any of our daughte…

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""What shall we do for wives for those who are left, since we have sworn by the LORD not to give them any of our daughters in marriage?""

— Judges 21:7, NASB

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Judges 21 — Context

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

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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.

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"What shall we do for wives for those who are left, since we have sworn by the LORD not to give them any of our daughters in marriage?"

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And they said, "What one is there of the tribes of Israel who did not come up to the LORD at Mizpah?" And behold, no one had come to the camp from Jabesh-gilead to the assembly.

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For when the people were numbered, behold, not one of the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead was there.

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And the congregation sent 12,of the valiant warriors there, and commanded them, saying, "Go and strike the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead with the edge of the sword, with the women and the little ones.

Judges 21:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 21:7 say?
Judges 21:7 in the NASB reads: “"What shall we do for wives for those who are left, since we have sworn by the LORD not to give them any of our daughters in marriage?"”
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 (NASB): “"What shall we do for wives for those who are left, since we have sworn by the LORD not to give them any of our daughters in marriage?"” 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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