Judges 12:15
Judges 12:15 in Multiple Translations
Then Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, died, and he was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.
And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites.
And Abdon, the son of Hillel, came to his death, and his body was put to rest in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites.
Then he died and was buried at Pirathon in the territory of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
Then dyed Abdon the sonne of Hillel the Pirathonite, and was buryed in Pirathon, in ye lande of Ephraim, in the Mount of the Amalekites.
And Abdon son of Hillel, the Pirathonite, dieth, and is buried in Pirathon, in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekite.
Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.
And he died, and was buried in Pharathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of Amalech.
When Abdon died, he was buried in Pirathon, in the hilly area where the descendants of Amalek lived previously, but now it is the area where the tribe of Ephraim lives.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 12:15
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Judges 12:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֛מָת
עַבְדּ֥וֹן
בֶּן
הִלֵּ֖ל
הַ/פִּרְעָתוֹנִ֑י
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֤ר
בְּ/פִרְעָתוֹן֙
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
אֶפְרַ֔יִם
בְּ/הַ֖ר
הָ/עֲמָלֵקִֽי
וַ/יָּ֛מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עַבְדּ֥וֹן
ʻAbdôwn
H5658
Abdon
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
הִלֵּ֖ל
Hillêl
H1985
Hillel
N-proper
הַ/פִּרְעָתוֹנִ֑י
Pirʻâthôwnîy
H6553
Pirathon
Art | Ngmsa
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֤ר
qâbar
H6912
to bury
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/פִרְעָתוֹן֙
Pirʻâthôwn
H6552
Pirathon
Prep | N-proper
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
אֶפְרַ֔יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
בְּ/הַ֖ר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
הָ/עֲמָלֵקִֽי
ʻĂmâlêqîy
H6003
Amalekite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 12:15
וַ/יָּ֛מָת
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.
עַבְדּ֥וֹן
ʻAbdôwn
H5658
"Abdon"
N-proper
Abdon was a place in Palestine and also the name of four Israelites, including a judge and a Benjamite. His name means servile or servant, and he is mentioned in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12; son of: Micaiah (H4320); father of: Elnathan (H0494K); also called Abdon at 2Ch.34.20; Another name of akh.bor (עַכְבּוֹר "Achbor" H5907H) § Abdon = "servile" 1) a judge of Israel in the time of the judges; perhaps the same as 'Bedan' 2) a Benjamite, son of Shashak 3) a Gibeonite, son of Jehiel and a grandson of Gideon 4) son of Micah in the time of king Josiah of Judah; also 'Achbor' 5) a city in Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites; located 10 miles (16 km) north of Accho; modern 'Abdeh'
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Abdon. Compare H5683 (עֶבְרֹן). See also: Joshua 21:30; 1 Chronicles 8:23; 2 Chronicles 34:20.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
הִלֵּ֖ל
Hillêl
H1985
"Hillel"
N-proper
Hillel was an Israelite mentioned in Judges 12:13, the father of Abdon, a judge in Israel. His name means praising God, reflecting his faith.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.12.13; father of: Abdon (H5658H) § Hillel = "praising" a native of Pirathon in Mount Ephraim, the father of Abdon the judge
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hillel. See also: Judges 12:13; Judges 12:15.
הַ/פִּרְעָתוֹנִ֑י
Pirʻâthôwnîy
H6553
"Pirathon"
Art | Ngmsa
A Pirathonite was an inhabitant of Pirathon, a town in Ephraim. The word describes someone who lived in this specific location, which was known for its noble or princely status. The Pirathonites are mentioned in the Bible as a distinct group of people.
Definition: Pirathonite, of Pirathon "princely" an inhabitant of Pirathon Another spelling of pir.a.ton (פִּרְעָתוֹן "Pirathon" H6552)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Pirathonite. See also: Judges 12:13; 2 Samuel 23:30; 1 Chronicles 27:14.
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֤ר
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/פִרְעָתוֹן֙
Pirʻâthôwn
H6552
"Pirathon"
Prep | N-proper
Pirathon was a place in Palestine, specifically a town in Ephraim. It was located near the mount of the Amalekite and may be modern-day Ferata. The town was possibly named for its princely or noble status.
Definition: Pirathon = "princely" a town in Ephraim in the mount of the Amalekite perhaps modern 'Ferata' located 1.5 miles (2.5 km) south from Jaffa on the road to Nablus Also named: pir.a.to.ni (פִּרְעָתוֹנִי "Pirathon" H6553)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Pirathon. See also: Judges 12:15.
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
אֶפְרַ֔יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
בְּ/הַ֖ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
הָ/עֲמָלֵקִֽי
ʻĂmâlêqîy
H6003
"Amalekite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Amalekite was a member of the tribe descended from Amalek, who was the grandson of Esau. The Amalekites were a group of people who lived in southern Canaan and were often at odds with the Israelites.
Definition: Someone descended from Amekek Group of a.ma.leq (עֲמָלֵק "Amalek" H6002) § Amalekite, of Amalek "people of lapping" descendants of Amalek, the grandson of Esau
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Amalekite(-s). See also: Genesis 14:7; 1 Samuel 15:15; 2 Samuel 1:13.
Study Notes — Judges 12:15
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon
13After Elon, Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, judged Israel.
14He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. And he judged Israel eight years.
15Then Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, died, and he was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 5:14 | Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. |
| 2 | Judges 3:13 | After enlisting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join forces with him, Eglon attacked and defeated Israel, taking possession of the City of Palms. |
| 3 | Judges 3:27 | On arriving in Seirah, he blew the ram’s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hills, and he became their leader. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 23:30 | Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash, |
| 5 | Exodus 17:8 | After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 15:7 | Then Saul struck down the Amalekites all the way from Havilah to Shur, which is east of Egypt. |
| 7 | Genesis 14:7 | Then they turned back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. |
Judges 12:15 Summary
Judges 12:15 tells us about the death and burial of Abdon, a judge of Israel, who was laid to rest in the city of Pirathon, in the hill country of the Amalekites. This verse reminds us that our lives on earth will come to an end, just like Abdon's, but our legacy and the impact we have on others can continue, as seen in the way Abdon's story is still remembered today (Judges 12:13-14). As we reflect on Abdon's life, we can learn about the importance of faithful leadership and the significance of our connections to specific places and communities, just as Jesus taught us to love and serve others (Matthew 22:37-40). By considering Abdon's story, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's plan for His people and the role we play in it (Romans 11:25-26).
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about Abdon's life and legacy from Judges 12:15?
From Judges 12:15, we see that Abdon, the son of Hillel, was a judge of Israel who died and was buried in Pirathon, a city in the hill country of the Amalekites, as mentioned in the Book of Judges 12:15. This verse emphasizes the conclusion of his life and the location of his burial, highlighting the significance of his leadership in Israel.
Why is the hill country of the Amalekites mentioned in Judges 12:15?
The hill country of the Amalekites is mentioned in Judges 12:15 to provide geographical context for Abdon's burial, and it may also serve as a reminder of Israel's ongoing struggles with the Amalekites, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Exodus 17:8-16 and Deuteronomy 25:17-19.
What does Abdon's burial in Pirathon reveal about his connection to the city?
Abdon's burial in Pirathon, as stated in Judges 12:15, suggests a strong connection between him and the city, which is also mentioned in Judges 12:13-14 as his hometown and the place where he judged Israel, similar to how other judges were associated with specific cities or regions, as seen in the Book of Judges.
How does Abdon's death and burial relate to the broader narrative of the Book of Judges?
Abdon's death and burial, as recorded in Judges 12:15, mark the end of his judgeship and the conclusion of his role in Israel's history, setting the stage for the next judge, as seen in the pattern of judges rising and falling throughout the Book of Judges, such as in Judges 3:12 and Judges 10:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What does Abdon's life and legacy teach us about the importance of faithful leadership in our own lives and communities?
- How can we apply the lessons of Abdon's judgeship, as seen in Judges 12:13-15, to our own roles and responsibilities?
- What role does geography and location play in shaping our identities and connections, as seen in Abdon's association with Pirathon?
- In what ways can we honor and remember the leaders who have come before us, as Abdon is remembered in Judges 12:15?
- How does Abdon's story fit into the larger narrative of Israel's history, and what does it reveal about God's relationship with His people?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 12:15
And Abdon the son of Hillell the Pirathonite died,.... At the end of his eight years' government; and was buried at Pirathon, in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites; in the place
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 12:15
So called from some remarkable exploit done either by or upon the Amalekites in that place.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 12:15
Judges 12:15 And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.Ver. 15. And was buried in Pirathon.] Where Benaiah, David’ s worthy, was born: and God loveth the places the better for that such and such of his servants were "born there."
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 12:15
(15) In Pirathon.—The city of David’s hero, Benaiah (2 Samuel 23:30; 1Ma 9:50; Jos. Antt. xiii. 1, § 3). It is now Feratah, six miles west of Shechem. In the mount of the Amalekites.—The phrase is explained in Judges 12:14. It points to an early settlement of Amalekites in Central Palestine.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 12:15
15. in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites] The Amalekites, however, were settled not in Ephraim, but in the Negeb, S. of Judah. It is true that ch. Judges 5:14 brings Ephraim into connexion with Amalek, but the text is too uncertain (see note in loc.) to be used in support of the present passage. Moore (Polychr. Bible) notices that a group of mss. of LXX read ‘in the hill country of Ephraim, in the land of Sellçm,’ cf. 1 Samuel 9:4, where the Saaleim of LXX. cod. A. = the Hebr. Shaâlim. Since there is no way of accounting for the reading of these mss. by any confusion of letters, it may well be that they have preserved the true text here: in the hill country of E., in the land of Shaâlim.
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