Judges 21:9 cpdv — (Likewise, in the time when they had been at Shiloh, not one of them was found to be there.)

Catholic Public Domain Version

"(Likewise, in the time when they had been at Shiloh, not one of them was found to be there.) "

— Judges 21:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 21 — Context

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And the sons of Israel, having been led to repentance over their brother Benjamin, began to say: “One tribe has been taken away from Israel.

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From where shall they receive wives? For we have all sworn in common that we will not give our daughters to them.”

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For this reason, they said, “Who is there, out of all the tribes of Israel, that did not ascend to the Lord at Mizpah?” And behold, the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead were found not to have been among that army.

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(Likewise, in the time when they had been at Shiloh, not one of them was found to be there.)

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And so they sent ten thousand very robust men, and they instructed them, saying, “Go and strike down the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead with the edge of the sword, including their wives and little ones.”

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And this shall be what you ought to do: “Every one of the male gender, as well as all the women who have known men, shall be put to death. But the virgins you shall reserve.”

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And four hundred virgins, who had not known the bed of a man, were found from Jabesh-Gilead. And they brought them to the camp at Shiloh, in the land of Canaan.

Judges 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 21:9 say?
Judges 21:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “(Likewise, in the time when they had been at Shiloh, not one of them was found to be there.) ”
Where is Judges 21:9 in the Bible?
Judges 21:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 21, verse 9.
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 21:9.
What translation should I read Judges 21:9 in?
Judges 21:9 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 21:9?
Judges 21:9 reads (CPDV): “(Likewise, in the time when they had been at Shiloh, not one of them was found to be there.) ” 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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