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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
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Contemporary English Version
Judges 21:15
The Israelites were very sad, because the Lord had almost wiped out one of their tribes.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The people had compassion on Benjamin, because the Lord had made this gap in the tribes of Israel.
The people had compassion on Benjamin, because the Lord had made this gap in the tribes of Israel.
Hebrew Names Version
The people repented them for Binyamin, because that the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Yisra'el.
The people repented them for Binyamin, because that the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Yisra'el.
King James Version
And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
Lexham English Bible
And the people felt sorry for Benjamin because Yahweh weakened the tribes of Israel.
And the people felt sorry for Benjamin because Yahweh weakened the tribes of Israel.
English Standard Version
And the people had compassion on Benjamin because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people had compassion on Benjamin because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
New Century Version
The people of Israel felt sorry for the Benjaminites because the Lord had separated the tribes of Israel.
The people of Israel felt sorry for the Benjaminites because the Lord had separated the tribes of Israel.
New English Translation
The people regretted what had happened to Benjamin because the Lord had weakened the Israelite tribes.
The people regretted what had happened to Benjamin because the Lord had weakened the Israelite tribes.
Amplified Bible
And the people were sorry [and had compassion] for [the survivors of the tribe of] Benjamin because the LORD had made a gap in the tribes of Israel.
And the people were sorry [and had compassion] for [the survivors of the tribe of] Benjamin because the LORD had made a gap in the tribes of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
And the people were sorry for Benjamin, because the LORD had created a gap in the tribes of Israel.
And the people were sorry for Benjamin, because the LORD had created a gap in the tribes of Israel.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the people were sorie for Beniamin, because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people were sorie for Beniamin, because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
Legacy Standard Bible
En die volk het Benjamin jammer gekry, omdat die HERE 'n skeuring gemaak het onder die stamme van Israel.
En die volk het Benjamin jammer gekry, omdat die HERE 'n skeuring gemaak het onder die stamme van Israel.
Complete Jewish Bible
The people were still sorry for Binyamin because Adonai had made a division among the tribes of Isra'el.
The people were still sorry for Binyamin because Adonai had made a division among the tribes of Isra'el.
Darby Translation
And the people repented them for Benjamin, because Jehovah had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people repented them for Benjamin, because Jehovah had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Israelites felt sorry for the men of Benjamin. They felt sorry for them because the Lord had separated them from the other tribes of Israel.
The Israelites felt sorry for the men of Benjamin. They felt sorry for them because the Lord had separated them from the other tribes of Israel.
George Lamsa Translation
And the people were sorry for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people were sorry for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
Good News Translation
The people felt sorry for the Benjaminites because the Lord had broken the unity of the tribes of Israel.
The people felt sorry for the Benjaminites because the Lord had broken the unity of the tribes of Israel.
Literal Translation
And the people repented as to Benjamin, for Jehovah had made a breach among the tribes of Israel.
And the people repented as to Benjamin, for Jehovah had made a breach among the tribes of Israel.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then were the people sory for BenIamin, that ye LORDE had made a gappe in the trybes of Israel.
Then were the people sory for BenIamin, that ye LORDE had made a gappe in the trybes of Israel.
American Standard Version
And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that Jehovah had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that Jehovah had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
Bible in Basic English
And the people were moved with pity for Benjamin, because the Lord had let his wrath loose on the tribes of Israel.
And the people were moved with pity for Benjamin, because the Lord had let his wrath loose on the tribes of Israel.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the people were sory for Beniamin, because that the Lord had made a breache in the tribes of Israel.
And the people were sory for Beniamin, because that the Lord had made a breache in the tribes of Israel.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
King James Version (1611)
And the people repented them for Beniamin, because that the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people repented them for Beniamin, because that the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the people relented for Benjamin, because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people relented for Benjamin, because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
English Revised Version
And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
The people grieved for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a void in the tribes of Israel.
The people grieved for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a void in the tribes of Israel.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And al Israel sorewide greetly, and dide penaunce on the sleyng of o lynage of Israel.
And al Israel sorewide greetly, and dide penaunce on the sleyng of o lynage of Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
And the people repented concerning Benjamin, for Jehovah had made a breach among the tribes of Israel.
And the people repented concerning Benjamin, for Jehovah had made a breach among the tribes of Israel.
Update Bible Version
And the people repented for Benjamin, because Yahweh had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people repented for Benjamin, because Yahweh had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the people repented for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people repented for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
World English Bible
The people repented them for Benjamin, because that Yahweh had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
The people repented them for Benjamin, because that Yahweh had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
New King James Version
And the people grieved for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a void in the tribes of Israel.
And the people grieved for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a void in the tribes of Israel.
New Living Translation
The people felt sorry for Benjamin because the Lord had made this gap among the tribes of Israel.
The people felt sorry for Benjamin because the Lord had made this gap among the tribes of Israel.
New Life Bible
The people were sorry for Benjamin because the Lord had divided the families of Israel.
The people were sorry for Benjamin because the Lord had divided the families of Israel.
New Revised Standard
The people had compassion on Benjamin because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
The people had compassion on Benjamin because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, the assembly, had grieved for Benjamin, - because Yahweh had made a breach, in the tribes of Israel.
Now, the assembly, had grieved for Benjamin, - because Yahweh had made a breach, in the tribes of Israel.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all Israel was very sorry, and repented for the destroying of one tribe out of Israel.
And all Israel was very sorry, and repented for the destroying of one tribe out of Israel.
Revised Standard Version
And the people had compassion on Benjamin because the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people had compassion on Benjamin because the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
THE MESSAGE
The people felt bad for Benjamin; God had left out Benjamin—the missing piece from the Israelite tribes.
The people felt bad for Benjamin; God had left out Benjamin—the missing piece from the Israelite tribes.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And the people were sorry for Benjamin because the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
And the people were sorry for Benjamin because the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.
Contextual Overview
1 When the Israelites had met at Mizpah before the war with Benjamin, they had made this sacred promise: "None of us will ever let our daughters marry any man from Benjamin." 2 After the war with Benjamin, the Israelites went to the place of worship at Bethel and sat there until sunset. They cried loudly and bitterly 3 and prayed, "Our Lord , you are the God of Israel. Why did you let this happen? Now one of our tribes is almost gone." 4 Early the next morning, the Israelites built an altar and offered sacrifices to please the Lord and to ask his blessing. 5 Then they asked each other, "Did any of the tribes of Israel fail to come to the place of worship? We made a sacred promise that anyone who didn't come to the meeting at Mizpah would be put to death." 6 The Israelites were sad about what had happened to the Benjamin tribe, and they said, "One of our tribes was almost wiped out. 7 Only a few men of Benjamin weren't killed in the war. We need to get wives for them, so the tribe won't completely disappear. But how can we do that, after promising in the Lord 's name that we wouldn't let them marry any of our daughters?" 8Again the Israelites asked, "Did any of the tribes stay away from the meeting at Mizpah?" After asking around, they discovered that no one had come from Jabesh in Gilead. 10So they sent twelve thousand warriors with these orders: "Attack Jabesh in Gilead and kill everyone, except the women who have never been married." 12 The warriors attacked Jabesh in Gilead, and returned to their camp in Canaan with four hundred young women.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
repented: Judges 21:6, Judges 21:17
a breach: 1 Chronicles 13:11, 1 Chronicles 15:13, Isaiah 30:13, Isaiah 58:12
Cross-References
Genesis 21:1
The Lord was good to Sarah and kept his promise.
The Lord was good to Sarah and kept his promise.
Genesis 21:3
Abraham named his son Isaac,
Abraham named his son Isaac,
Genesis 21:14
Early the next morning Abraham gave Hagar an animal skin full of water and some bread. Then he put the boy on her shoulder and sent them away. They wandered around in the desert near Beersheba,
Early the next morning Abraham gave Hagar an animal skin full of water and some bread. Then he put the boy on her shoulder and sent them away. They wandered around in the desert near Beersheba,
Genesis 21:22
About this time Abimelech and his army commander Phicol said to Abraham, "God blesses everything you do!
About this time Abimelech and his army commander Phicol said to Abraham, "God blesses everything you do!
Genesis 21:25
One day, Abraham told Abimelech, "Some of your servants have taken over one of my wells."
One day, Abraham told Abimelech, "Some of your servants have taken over one of my wells."
2 Kings 3:9
So Joram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom led their troops out. But seven days later, there was no drinking water left for them or their animals.
So Joram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom led their troops out. But seven days later, there was no drinking water left for them or their animals.
Psalms 63:1
(A psalm by David when he was in the desert of Judah.)
You are my God. I worship you. In my heart, I long for you, as I would long for a stream in a scorching desert.Isaiah 44:12
A metalworker shapes an idol by using a hammer and heat from the fire. In his powerful hand he holds a hammer, as he pounds the metal into the proper shape. But he gets hungry and thirsty and loses his strength.
A metalworker shapes an idol by using a hammer and heat from the fire. In his powerful hand he holds a hammer, as he pounds the metal into the proper shape. But he gets hungry and thirsty and loses his strength.
Jeremiah 14:3
Rulers send their servants to the storage pits for water. But there's none to be found; they return in despair with their jars still empty.
Rulers send their servants to the storage pits for water. But there's none to be found; they return in despair with their jars still empty.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the people repented them for Benjamin,.... That they had destroyed all their women, and that they had saved no more of the daughters of Jabeshgilead, not a sufficient number to be wives to the Benjaminites:
because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel; by almost destroying one of them; for though this was done by the Israelites, yet by the permission and according to the will of God, and through his overruling providence.
