Judges 21:2
Judges 21:2 in Multiple Translations
So the people came to Bethel and sat there before God until evening, lifting up their voices and weeping bitterly.
And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore;
And the people came to Beth-el, and sat there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore.
And the people came to Beth-el, waiting there till evening before God, and gave themselves up to bitter weeping.
The Israelites went to Bethel and sat there before God until the evening, crying loudly in distress.
And the people came vnto ye house of God and abode there till euen before God, and lift vp their voyces, and wept with great lamentation,
And the people come in to Beth-El, and sit there till the evening before God, and lift up their voice, and weep — a great weeping,
The people came to Bethel and sat there until evening before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept severely.
And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till evening before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept bitterly;
And they all came to the house of God in Silo, and abiding before him till the evening, lifted up their voices, and began to lament and weep, saying:
But now the Israelis went to Bethel and they cried loudly to Yahweh all day, until the sun went down.
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Study Notes — Judges 21:2
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 21:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 21:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 21:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 21:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 21:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 21:2
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 21:2
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- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 21:2
- Sermons on Judges 21:2
Context — Wives for the Benjamites
2So the people came to Bethel and sat there before God until evening, lifting up their voices and weeping bitterly.
3“Why, O LORD God of Israel,” they cried out, “has this happened in Israel? Today in Israel one tribe is missing!” 4The next day the people got up early, built an altar there, and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 20:26 | Then the Israelites, all the people, went up to Bethel, where they sat weeping before the LORD. That day they fasted until evening and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings to the LORD. |
| 2 | Judges 20:18 | The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 30:4 | So David and the troops with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no strength left to weep. |
| 4 | Genesis 27:38 | Esau said to his father, “Do you have only one blessing, my father? Bless me too, O my father!” Then Esau wept aloud. |
| 5 | Judges 20:23 | They went up and wept before the LORD until evening, inquiring of Him, “Should we again draw near for battle against our brothers the Benjamites?” And the LORD answered, “Go up against them.” |
| 6 | Joshua 18:1 | Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, |
| 7 | Judges 21:12 | So they found among the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead four hundred young women who had not had relations with a man, and they brought them to the camp at Shiloh in the land of Canaan. |
| 8 | Judges 2:4 | When the angel of the LORD had spoken these words to all the Israelites, the people lifted up their voices and wept. |
Judges 21:2 Summary
In this verse, the people of Israel are sitting before God, crying out to Him in sorrow and desperation, because they have realized that one of their tribes is missing. They are seeking God's help and guidance, and expressing their repentance, similar to what we see in Psalms 32:5. This shows us the importance of seeking God's presence and guidance in our lives, especially in times of need or crisis (as in Jeremiah 33:3), and being willing to be honest with Him about our sorrow and sin. By doing so, we can, like the Israelites, find comfort and direction in our relationship with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the people to go to Bethel and weep before God?
The people went to Bethel because they had realized that one of the tribes of Israel was missing, and they were seeking God's presence and guidance, as seen in Judges 21:2, similar to how the Israelites sought God in times of need, as in Exodus 33:7-11.
Why were the people lifting up their voices and weeping bitterly?
The people were weeping because they had sworn an oath not to give their daughters in marriage to the Benjamites, which led to a crisis, and they were now seeking God's help and direction, as in Judges 21:1, and expressing their sorrow and repentance, similar to the Psalmist in Psalms 51:17.
What can we learn from the people's actions in this verse?
We can learn the importance of seeking God's presence and guidance in times of need, as in Judges 21:2, and being willing to express our sorrow and repentance, as in Psalms 38:18, and also the value of corporate worship and prayer, as seen in Acts 2:42-47.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in Judges?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story, as it shows the people's recognition of their sin and their desire to seek God's help, which is a theme throughout the book of Judges, as in Judges 2:10-23, and is also seen in the larger narrative of the Bible, as in 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt a deep sense of sorrow or loss, and how did I respond to God in those moments?
- How can I, like the people in this verse, create space to seek God's presence and guidance in my daily life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's help and direction, and how can I, like the Israelites, express my sorrow and repentance?
- How can I balance my desire for God's guidance with my own desires and plans, and what role should prayer and worship play in this process?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 21:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 21:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 21:2
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 21:2
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 21:2
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 21:2
Cambridge Bible on Judges 21:2
Barnes' Notes on Judges 21:2
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 21:2
Sermons on Judges 21:2
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From the Death of Moses to the Death of Eli by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the period after the death of Joshua, where the Israelites faced challenges due to their disobedience and neglect of God's laws. The tribe of Benjamin fac |
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Loss and Recovery of Spiritual Power by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the current state of the church and the need for repentance and revival. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God's work and not being |
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(Genesis) Genesis 27:18-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and Esau from the Bible. He emphasizes that God had already blessed Jacob, but Jacob still sought his father's blessing. J |



