Judges 12:8
Judges 12:8 in Multiple Translations
After Jephthah, Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.
¶ And after him Ibzan of Beth-lehem judged Israel.
And after him Ibzan of Beth-lehem judged Israel.
And after him, Ibzan of Beth-lehem was judge of Israel.
After Jephthah, Ibzan of Bethlehem led Israel as a judge.
After him Ibzan of Beth-lehem iudged Israel,
And after him Ibzan of Beth-Lehem judgeth Israel,
After him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.
And after him Ibzan of Beth-lehem judged Israel.
After him Abesan of Bethlehem judged Israel:
After Jephthah died, a man named Ibzan, from Bethlehem, became the leader of the Israeli people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 12:8
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Judges 12:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁפֹּ֤ט
אַֽחֲרָי/ו֙
אֶת
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
אִבְצָ֖ן
מִ/בֵּ֥ית
לָֽחֶם
וַ/יִּשְׁפֹּ֤ט
shâphaṭ
H8199
to judge
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַֽחֲרָי/ו֙
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
אִבְצָ֖ן
ʼIbtsân
H78
Ibzan
N-proper
מִ/בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
Bethlehem
Prep | N-proper
לָֽחֶם
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
Bethlehem
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 12:8
וַ/יִּשְׁפֹּ֤ט
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.
אַֽחֲרָי/ו֙
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
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.
אִבְצָ֖ן
ʼIbtsân
H78
"Ibzan"
N-proper
Ibzan was a judge in Israel before the monarchy began. He was from Bethlehem and is mentioned in the book of Judges. His name means 'whiteness' or 'brightness'.
Definition: A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.12.8 § Ibzan, "their whiteness (literally their tin - as white" a Bethlehemite judge in time of the judges
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ibzan. See also: Judges 12:8; Judges 12:10.
מִ/בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
"Bethlehem"
Prep | N-proper
Beth-lehem means house of bread, a place in Zebulun. The name describes a location known for its food production, later becoming famous as Jesus' birthplace in the New Testament.
Definition: § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" a place in Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehem. See also: Genesis 35:19; 1 Samuel 17:15; Jeremiah 41:17.
לָֽחֶם
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
"Bethlehem"
N-proper
Beth-lehem means house of bread, a place in Zebulun. The name describes a location known for its food production, later becoming famous as Jesus' birthplace in the New Testament.
Definition: § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" a place in Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehem. See also: Genesis 35:19; 1 Samuel 17:15; Jeremiah 41:17.
Study Notes — Judges 12:8
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- Judges 12:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 12:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 12:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 12:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 12:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 12:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 12:8
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 12:8
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 12:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 12:8
- Sermons on Judges 12:8
Context — Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon
6they told him, “Please say Shibboleth.” If he said, “Sibboleth,” because he could not pronounce it correctly, they seized him and killed him at the fords of the Jordan. So at that time 42,000 Ephraimites were killed.
7Jephthah judged Israel six years, and when he died, he was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.
8After Jephthah, Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.
9He had thirty sons, as well as thirty daughters whom he gave in marriage to men outside his clan; and for his sons he brought back thirty wives from elsewhere. Ibzan judged Israel seven years. 10Then Ibzan died, and he was buried in Bethlehem.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Micah 5:2 | But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel — One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 16:1 | Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” |
| 3 | Matthew 2:1 | After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, |
| 4 | Genesis 15:19 | the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, |
Judges 12:8 Summary
Judges 12:8 tells us that after Jephthah, Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel, which means that Ibzan was a leader who helped guide the people of Israel. This verse shows us that God provides leaders for His people, just like He provided Ibzan (as seen in Judges 2:16-18). Ibzan's story also reminds us of the importance of family and relationships, as we see in his large family (Judges 12:9). We can learn from Ibzan's example and strive to be faithful leaders and family members, just like he was, and trust in God's provision and leadership, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ibzan of Bethlehem and what is his significance in the Bible?
Ibzan of Bethlehem was a judge of Israel who is mentioned in Judges 12:8-10, he is significant because he was a leader who judged Israel after Jephthah, as seen in Judges 12:8, and his story provides insight into the importance of leadership and family in the Bible, as referenced in Genesis 2:24 and Ephesians 5:31.
What can we learn from Ibzan's leadership and family life?
We can learn from Ibzan's example that leadership and family are important aspects of a person's life, as seen in his role as a judge and his large family, and that God values these things, as referenced in Psalms 127:3-5 and 1 Timothy 3:4-5.
How does Ibzan's story relate to the broader narrative of the book of Judges?
Ibzan's story is part of the larger narrative of the book of Judges, which tells the story of Israel's cycle of sin, judgment, and redemption, as seen in Judges 2:10-19, and his leadership is an example of God's provision for His people during this time, as referenced in Judges 2:16-18.
What can we apply from Ibzan's life to our own lives today?
We can apply the importance of leadership, family, and faithfulness to our own lives, as seen in Ibzan's example, and strive to be faithful leaders and family members, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 4:2 and Colossians 3:20-21.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate leadership and faithfulness in my own life, just like Ibzan did?
- How can I prioritize my family and relationships, just as Ibzan did with his thirty sons and daughters?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's provision and leadership, just as Ibzan did as a judge of Israel?
- How can I apply the principles of Judges 12:8 to my own life, and what would it look like to have faith and trust in God's leadership?
- In what ways can I learn from Ibzan's example and strive to be a better leader and family member?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 12:8
And after him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel. There were two Bethlehems, one in the tribe of Zebulun, Joshua 19:15 of which some think this man was; and another in the tribe of Judah, the city of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 12:8
And after him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel And after him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel. After him Ibzan of Beth-lehem judged Israel.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 12:8
Of Beth-lehem; either that in Judah, of which ; or that in Zebulun, .
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 12:8
Judges 12:8 And after him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.Ver. 8. Ibzan of Bethlehem.] Hic dicitur fuisse Boaz, saith Vatablus. This some will have to be Boaz, the husband of Ruth, the Moabitess, and great-grandfather of King David. But this is a conjecture only.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 12:8
(8) Ibzan.—Nothing more is known of Ibzan than is detailed in these three verses. The notion that Ibhtsam (ΰαφε) is the same as Boaz (αֹּ֫ ?ςַ ?ζ) has nothing to support it. Of Beth-lehem.—Usually assumed, as by Josephus (Antt. v. 7, § 13), to be Bethlehem in Judah. There are, however, two reasons against the identification: (1) That Bethlehem is even in this book distinguished as Bethlehem Judah (Judges 17:7; Judges 17:9; Rth 1:2; 1 Samuel 17:12), or Bethlehem Ephratah (Micah 5:1); (2) Judah seems at this epoch to have stood entirely aloof from the general life of the nation. There was a Bethlehem in Zebulon (Joshua 19:15), and as the next judge was a Zebulonite (Judges 12:11), and that tribe had been recently powerful and prominent (Judges 4:10; Judges 5:18), it may be the town here intended.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 12:8
Verse 8. And after him Ibzan] It appears that during the administration of Jephthah, six years - Ibzan, seven years - Elon, ten years - and Abdon, eight years, (in the whole thirty-one years,) the Israelites had peace in all their borders; and we shall find by the following chapter that in this time of rest they corrupted themselves, and were afterwards delivered into the power of the Philistines. 1. WE find that Ibzan had a numerous family, sixty children; and Abdon had forty sons and thirty grandsons; and that they lived splendidly, which is here expressed by their riding on seventy young asses; what we would express by they all kept their carriages; for the riding on fine asses in those days was not less dignified than riding in coaches in ours. 2. It does not appear that any thing particular took place in the civil state of the Israelites during the time of these latter judges; nothing is said concerning their administration, whether it was good or bad; nor is any thing mentioned of the state of religion. It is likely that they enjoyed peace without, and their judges were capable of preventing discord and sedition within. Yet, doubtless, God was at work among them, though there were none to record the operations either of his hand or his Spirit; but the people who feared him no doubt bore testimony to the word of his grace.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 12:8
8–15. The three last Minor Judges See introduction to ch. 10
Barnes' Notes on Judges 12:8
Ibzan of Bethlehem - Some have fancied him the same as Boaz Rth 2:1 of Bethlehem-Judah. Others, from the juxtaposition of Elon the Zebulonite Judges 12:11, understand Bethlehem in the tribe of Zebulon Joshua 19:15.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 12:8
IBZAN, ELON, AND ABDON, Judges 12:8-15. 8. Ibzan of Beth-lehem — Nothing is said by which we can certainly know whether the Beth-lehem of Judah or that of Zebulun (Joshua 19:15) is meant.
Sermons on Judges 12:8
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Eternity of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God in our lives. He mentions that God has been present since before the existence of communism, fascism, and modern inven |
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Country Preacher Who Came to Town by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the days of Jeroboam and the prosperity that came to the land. The people were living in luxury, lying on beds of ivory and eating the finest |
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Baptism and the Gospel by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker begins by emphasizing the importance of remembering what God has done for us. He then introduces the topic of the gospel and its significance. The speak |
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Midrash - Rabbi Jesus of Nazareth by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the belief that God has a son. While acknowledging that God does not have a son in the sense of human procreation, the speaker argues that it |
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Life & Times of Jesus #01 by Jack Hibbs | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the different aspects of Christ and His role in eternity. The first week focuses on the wonderful news about Christ and eternity. The second |
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(Matthew) ch.1:1-2:22 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not acting impulsively but instead taking time to consider and pray before making important decisions. He uses the example |
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Span-01 the Three Wise Men by Art Katz | In this video, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worship as giving our treasure, which includes our life and substance, to God alone. He explains that worship is not just e |