Judges 10:2
Judges 10:2 in Multiple Translations
Tola judged Israel twenty-three years, and when he died, he was buried in Shamir.
And he judged Israel twenty and three years, and died, and was buried in Shamir.
And he judged Israel twenty and three years, and died, and was buried in Shamir.
He was judge over Israel for twenty-three years; and at his death his body was put to rest in the earth in Shamir.
He led Israel as a judge for twenty-three years. Then he died and was buried in Shamir.
And he iudged Israel three and twentie yeere and dyed, and was buried in Shamir.
and he judgeth Israel twenty and three years, and he dieth, and is buried in Shamir.
He judged Israel twenty-three years, and died, and was buried in Shamir.
And he judged Israel twenty and three years, and died, and was buried in Shamir.
And he judged Israel three and twenty years, and he died and was buried in Samir.
He ruled the Israeli people for 23 years. Then he died and was buried in Shamir.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 10:2
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Judges 10:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁפֹּט֙
אֶת
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וְ/שָׁלֹ֖שׁ
שָׁנָ֑ה
וַ/יָּ֖מָת
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֥ר
בְּ/שָׁמִֽיר
וַ/יִּשְׁפֹּט֙
shâphaṭ
H8199
to judge
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וְ/שָׁלֹ֖שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וַ/יָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֥ר
qâbar
H6912
to bury
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/שָׁמִֽיר
Shâmîyr
H8069
Shamir
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 10:2
וַ/יִּשְׁפֹּט֙
shâphaṭ
H8199
"to judge"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To shaphat means to judge or govern, and can also mean to vindicate or punish. In the Bible, this term is often used to describe God's role as a judge, as well as human judges and rulers.
Definition: 1) to judge, govern, vindicate, punish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as law-giver or judge or governor (of God, man) 1a1a) to rule, govern, judge 1a2) to decide controversy (of God, man) 1a3) to execute judgment 1a3a) discriminating (of man) 1a3b) vindicating 1a3c) condemning and punishing 1a3d) at theophanic advent for final judgment 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to enter into controversy, plead, have controversy together 1b2) to be judged 1c) (Poel) judge, opponent-at-law (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. See also: Genesis 16:5; Psalms 9:5; Psalms 2:10.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וְ/שָׁלֹ֖שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וַ/יָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֥ר
qâbar
H6912
"to bury"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To bury means to inter or lay someone to rest, often in a grave or tomb. This word is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of burying the dead, and is translated as bury in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to bury 1a) (Qal) to bury 1b) (Niphal) to be buried 1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses) 1d) (Pual) to be buried
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). See also: Genesis 15:15; 1 Kings 14:31; Psalms 79:3.
בְּ/שָׁמִֽיר
Shâmîyr
H8069
"Shamir"
Prep | N-proper
Shamir is a place name in Palestine, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:24 as the home of a Levite. It is also the name of a town in Judah and Ephraim, associated with the judge Tola in Judges 10:1-2.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.24; son of: Micah (H4318J) Another name of sha.mur (שָׁמוּר "Shamir" H8053) § Shamir = "a point" or "thorn" 1) a town in the mountain district of Judah 2) a town in Ephraim where the judge Tola lived and was buried
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shamir. Compare H8053 (שָׁמוּר). See also: Joshua 15:48; Judges 10:2; 1 Chronicles 24:24.
Study Notes — Judges 10:2
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Context — Tola
1After the time of Abimelech, a man of Issachar, Tola son of Puah, the son of Dodo, rose up to save Israel. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim.
2Tola judged Israel twenty-three years, and when he died, he was buried in Shamir.
3Tola was followed by Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years. 4He had thirty sons who rode on thirty donkeys. And they had thirty towns in the land of Gilead, which to this day are called Havvoth-jair.Judges 10:2 Summary
Judges 10:2 tells us that Tola judged Israel for twenty-three years and was buried in Shamir when he died. This verse shows us that Tola was a faithful leader who served God and his people for a long time, similar to other biblical leaders like Moses, who led Israel for forty years, as seen in Acts 7:30. Tola's life and legacy can teach us about the importance of perseverance and faithfulness, as encouraged in Galatians 6:9 and Hebrews 12:1-3. By following Tola's example, we can learn to trust God and serve Him with our whole hearts, just as Tola did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Tola and what was his role in Israel's history?
Tola was a judge of Israel, as mentioned in Judges 10:1-2, and he played a significant role in leading the nation after the time of Abimelech, as seen in Judges 9:56 and Judges 10:1.
How long did Tola judge Israel and what happened when he died?
According to Judges 10:2, Tola judged Israel for twenty-three years, and when he died, he was buried in Shamir, a city in the hill country of Ephraim, as noted in Judges 10:1.
What can we learn from Tola's life and legacy?
Tola's life and legacy can teach us about the importance of leadership, faithfulness, and obedience to God, as seen in other biblical leaders like Deborah and Gideon, in Judges 4-5 and Judges 6-8 respectively.
How does Tola's burial in Shamir relate to his life and ministry?
Tola's burial in Shamir, as mentioned in Judges 10:2, suggests that he was a respected leader who was honored by his people, much like other biblical figures who were buried in significant locations, such as Abraham in Genesis 25:9-11 and David in 1 Kings 2:10.
Reflection Questions
- What does Tola's twenty-three year judgeship reveal about God's patience and timing in the lives of His people?
- How can I, like Tola, be a faithful leader in my own sphere of influence, whether at home, work, or church?
- What lessons can be learned from the fact that Tola was buried in the same city where he lived and ministered, and how can I apply these lessons to my own life and legacy?
- In what ways can I trust God to work through me, just as He worked through Tola, to bring about positive change in the lives of those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 10:2
And he judged Israel twenty three years, and died,.... He did not take upon him to be king, as Abimelech did, but acted as a judge, in which office he continued twenty three years, and faithfully
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 10:2
And he judged Israel twenty and three years, and died, and was buried in Shamir. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 10:2
Judges 10:2 And he judged Israel twenty and three years, and died, and was buried in Shamir.Ver. 2. And he judged Israel twenty and three years.] Appeasing the tumults at the end of Abimelech’ s reign, restoring the true religion, and administering justice according to God’ s laws. Dr May.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 10:2
(2) He judged Israel.—The recurrence of the normal verb (to judge) shows that Tola was an honour able “Suffes,” not a despot, like Abimelech. Nothing further is known about Tola.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 10:2
2. And he judged] Judges 10:3; see Judges 3:10 n. and was buried, in Shamir] ‘We are probably to infer that the tomb of the eponymous ancestor of the clan was in later times shewn at Shamir’ (Moore). This applies, with different names, to similar notices of the other Minor Judges.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 10:2
Jair the Gileadite was probably the same person as is named in Numbers 32:41; Deuteronomy 3:14, as having given the name of “Havoth-jair” to certain villages in Bashan.