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Judges 2:16

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Judges 2:16 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them from the hands of those who plundered them.

King James Version KJV

¶ Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.

American Standard Version ASV

And Jehovah raised up judges, who saved them out of the hand of those that despoiled them.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then the Lord gave them judges, as their saviours from the hands of those who were cruel to them.

Free Bible Version FBV

Then the Lord provided them with judges, who saved them from their invaders.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Notwithstanding, the Lord raysed vp Iudges, which deliuered them out of the hands of their oppressours.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Jehovah raiseth up judges, and they save them from the hand of their spoilers;

World English Bible WEB

The LORD raised up judges, who saved them out of the hand of those who plundered them.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, who delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the Lord raised up judges, to deliver them from the hands of those that oppressed them: but they would not hearken to them,

Translation for Translators T4T

Then Yahweh gave leaders to them. These leaders rescued the Israelis from the people who were raiding them.

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Judges 2:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יָּ֥קֶם יְהוָ֖ה שֹֽׁפְטִ֑ים וַ/יּ֣וֹשִׁיע֔וּ/ם מִ/יַּ֖ד שֹׁסֵי/הֶֽם
וַ/יָּ֥קֶם qûwm H6965 -kamai Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
שֹֽׁפְטִ֑ים shâphaṭ H8199 to judge V-Qal
וַ/יּ֣וֹשִׁיע֔וּ/ם yâshaʻ H3467 to save Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
מִ/יַּ֖ד yâd H3027 hand Prep | N-cs
שֹׁסֵי/הֶֽם shâçâh H8154 to plunder V-Qal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 2:16

וַ/יָּ֥קֶם qûwm H6965 "-kamai" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
שֹֽׁפְטִ֑ים shâphaṭ H8199 "to judge" V-Qal
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.
וַ/יּ֣וֹשִׁיע֔וּ/ם yâshaʻ H3467 "to save" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
מִ/יַּ֖ד yâd H3027 "hand" Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
שֹׁסֵי/הֶֽם shâçâh H8154 "to plunder" V-Qal | Suff
To plunder means to take things by force, like in war, and this Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe the actions of enemies. It appears in Isaiah 42:22 and Jeremiah 30:16. Plundering is a serious offense.
Definition: 1) to spoil, plunder, take spoil 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to plunder 1a2) plunderers (participle) 1b) (Poel) to plunder
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: destroyer, rob, spoil(-er). See also: Judges 2:14; Psalms 44:11; Isaiah 10:13.

Study Notes — Judges 2:16

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Acts 13:20 All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet.
2 Psalms 106:43–45 Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity. Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress. And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion.
3 1 Samuel 12:11 So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.
4 Nehemiah 9:27 So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies.
5 Judges 3:15 And again they cried out to the LORD, and He raised up Ehud son of Gera, a left-handed Benjamite, as their deliverer. So they sent him with tribute to Eglon king of Moab.
6 Judges 3:9–10 But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him.
7 Judges 6:14 The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?”
8 Judges 4:5 And she would sit under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, where the Israelites would go up to her for judgment.

Judges 2:16 Summary

[Judges 2:16 tells us that God raised up leaders, called judges, to save the Israelites from their enemies, showing us that God is a God of mercy and deliverance, who cares about His people's well-being, as also seen in Psalms 107:6, where it says 'Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distresses.' This verse reminds us that, even when we are disobedient or rebellious, God is patient and long-suffering, and He will raise up leaders to guide and protect us, as stated in Judges 2:16 and also in Romans 5:8, where it says 'But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.' Just like the Israelites, we can experience God's deliverance and salvation when we cry out to Him in our times of need, and we can trust that He will raise up leaders to guide and protect us, as seen in Judges 2:16 and also in Hebrews 13:20-21, where it says 'May the God of peace... equip you with everything good for doing His will.']

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God raise up judges for the Israelites?

God raised up judges to save the Israelites from their oppressors, demonstrating His mercy and care for His people, as seen in Judges 2:16 and also in Judges 3:9, where He raised up Othniel to deliver them from Cushan-rishathaim.

What was the role of the judges in Israel?

The judges were leaders raised up by God to guide and protect the Israelites, saving them from their enemies, as stated in Judges 2:16 and further explained in Judges 3:10, where the Spirit of the Lord came upon Othniel, enabling him to lead the people.

How did God's raising up of judges relate to the Israelites' disobedience?

God's raising up of judges was a response to the Israelites' distress and a demonstration of His patience and mercy, despite their disobedience and idolatry, as seen in Judges 2:10-15 and also in Judges 2:16-18, where the cycle of disobedience, distress, and deliverance is described.

What can we learn from God's pattern of raising up leaders to deliver His people?

We can learn that God is a God of mercy and deliverance, who raises up leaders to guide and protect His people, and that He is patient and long-suffering, even in the face of disobedience, as seen in Judges 2:16 and also in Exodus 18:13-26, where Moses was given leaders to assist him in guiding the people.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that God has delivered me from difficult circumstances, and how can I express my gratitude to Him?
  2. How can I, like the judges in Israel, be a leader or influencer for God's people, guiding them towards obedience and faithfulness?
  3. What are some areas in my life where I am experiencing 'distress' or feeling 'plundered' by the enemy, and how can I cry out to God for deliverance, as the Israelites did?
  4. In what ways can I, like the Israelites, be prone to 'prostituting' myself with other 'gods' or idols, and how can I turn back to the one true God, as they were called to do in Judges 2:17?

Gill's Exposition on Judges 2:16

Nevertheless, the Lord raised up judges,.... Who are particularly mentioned by name, and their exploits recorded, in some following chapters, and from whom the book in general has its name: these

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 2:16

Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them. Which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 2:16

The Lord raised them up, by inward inspiration and excitation of their minds and hearts, and by outward designation, testified by some heroical and extraordinary action. Judges; supreme magistrates, whose office it was, under God, and by his particular direction, to govern the commonwealth of Israel by God’ s laws, and to protect and save them from their enemies; to preserve and purge religion; to maintain the liberties of the people against all oppressors. See ,10,15,4:4 6:25,26 8:23.

Trapp's Commentary on Judges 2:16

Judges 2:16 Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.Ver. 16. Nevertheless the Lord.] Here we have an epitome of the whole book, showing the circle that God goeth in with his. See Psalms 30:5; Psalms 30:7, &c., Raised up judges.] Ordinary men, but extraordinarily qualified. God gifteth those whom he sendeth.

Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 2:16

(16) Nevertheless.—Rather, And.The Lord raised up judges.—Acts 13:20; 1 Samuel 12:10-11. This is the key-note to the book. (See Judges 3:10; Judges 4:4; Judges 10:2; Judges 12:7, &c.; 15:20.) The word for Judges is Shophetim. The ordinary verb “to judge,” in Hebrew, is not Shaphât, but dayyân. Evidently their deliverers (comp. Deuteronomy 17:8-9; Psalms 2:10; Amos 2:3) are of higher rank than the mere tribe-magistrates mentioned in Exodus 18:26; Deuteronomy 1:16, &c. Artemidorus (Judges 2:14) says that to judge (Krinein) signified among the ancients “to govern.” Of the judges in this book some—e.g., Tola, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon—are not said to have performed any warlike deeds. They may, however, have been warriors, like Jair, whose exploits are only preserved in tradition. Samuel, though not himself a fighter, yet roused the military courage of his people. They received no salary, imposed no tributes, made no laws, but merely exercised, for the deliverance of Israel, the personal ascendency conferred upon them by “the Spirit of God.” Perhaps they find their nearest analogy in the Greek Aisymnetai (elective princes) or the Roman Dictators. The name is evidently the same as that of the Phœnician Suffetes, who succeeded the kings and were the Doges of Tyre after its siege by Nebuchadnezzar. (Jos. 100 Ap. i. 21.) Livy tells us that the Suffetes of Carthage had a sort of consular power in the senate (Liv. 30:7; 28:57; 33:46; 34:61). So, too, in the Middle Ages, Spanish governors were called “judges,” and this was the title of the chief officer of Sardinia. The judges of Israel, at any rate in their true ideal, were not only military deliverers (Judges 3:9), but also supporters of divine law and order (Genesis 18:25). The abeyance of normally constituted authority during this period is seen in the fact that one of the judges is the son of a “stranger” (Judges 11:2), another a woman (Judges 4:4), and not one of them (in this book) of priestly or splendid birth.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 2:16

Verse 16. The Lord raised up judges] That is, leaders, generals, and governors, raised up by an especial appointment of the Lord, to deliver them from, and avenge them on, their adversaries. See the preface.

Cambridge Bible on Judges 2:16

16. raised up … saved] Phrases of the compiler, cf. Judges 2:18, Judges 3:9; Judges 3:15; Judges 3:31, Judges 10:12-13. judges] not in the sense of magistrates, for there was no law or tribunal in our sense at a period when “every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” The “judges” were champions and leaders, called out to meet a special emergency, who vindicated Israel’s rights in battle, Judges 3:10. The suffetes (Heb. shôfìtim) of Carthage and the Carthaginian colonies bore the same title, but they held a regular magistracy, entirely different from the extraordinary office characteristic of this age; see. NSI., p. 115 f.

Barnes' Notes on Judges 2:16

Nevertheless - (rather “and”) the Lord raised up judges This is the first introduction of the term judge, which gives its name to the book. (See the introduction to the Book of Judges.)

Whedon's Commentary on Judges 2:16

16. The Lord raised up judges — The advent of national deliverers at various periods is like a burst of sunshine now and then during a day of clouds and storms.

Sermons on Judges 2:16

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Chuck Smith (Through the Bible) Judges 1-7 by Chuck Smith In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Judges in the Bible. He highlights the recurring pattern of the Israelites turning away from God and falling into oppression, onl
Peter Maiden Overview of Om Work by Peter Maiden In the video, the speaker discusses the highlights of the field leaders meetings. One of the highlights was the ministry from Mike Evans on the book of Judges, which set the tone f
J.C. Philpot The Triumphs of Mercy by J.C. Philpot J.C. Philpot preaches about the profound mercy of God as depicted in Micah 7:18-19, highlighting God's delight in mercy, manifestation of mercy in pardoning sins, and the challenge
St. Augustine Exposition on Psalm 107 by St. Augustine St. Augustine preaches on the mercies of God as seen in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's goodness personally to truly appreciate His praises. The Psalms
Chuck Smith Nehemiah 9 by Chuck Smith Chuck Smith emphasizes the character of God as revealed in Nehemiah 9, highlighting His righteousness, mercy, and faithfulness to His people. The chapter recounts the Israelites' s
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