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the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
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Contemporary English Version
Judges 21:17
If they don't have children, one of the Israelite tribes will die out.
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Christian Standard Bible®
They said, “There must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe of Israel will not be wiped out.
They said, “There must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe of Israel will not be wiped out.
Hebrew Names Version
They said, There must be an inheritance for those who are escaped of Binyamin, that a tribe not be blotted out from Yisra'el.
They said, There must be an inheritance for those who are escaped of Binyamin, that a tribe not be blotted out from Yisra'el.
King James Version
And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that be escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that be escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
Lexham English Bible
And they said, "There must be a remnant for Benjamin, so that a tribe will not be blotted out from Israel.
And they said, "There must be a remnant for Benjamin, so that a tribe will not be blotted out from Israel.
English Standard Version
And they said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, that a tribe not be blotted out from Israel.
And they said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, that a tribe not be blotted out from Israel.
New Century Version
These men must have children to continue their families so a tribe in Israel will not die out.
These men must have children to continue their families so a tribe in Israel will not die out.
New English Translation
The remnant of Benjamin must be preserved. An entire Israelite tribe should not be wiped out.
The remnant of Benjamin must be preserved. An entire Israelite tribe should not be wiped out.
Amplified Bible
They said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe will not be wiped out from Israel.
They said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe will not be wiped out from Israel.
New American Standard Bible
And they said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe will not be wiped out from Israel.
And they said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe will not be wiped out from Israel.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And they saide, there must be an inheritance for them that be escaped of Beniamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
And they saide, there must be an inheritance for them that be escaped of Beniamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
Legacy Standard Bible
Verder sê hulle: Die besitting van die wat oorgebly het, behoort aan Benjamin, sodat geen stam uit Israel mag uitgedelg word nie.
Verder sê hulle: Die besitting van die wat oorgebly het, behoort aan Benjamin, sodat geen stam uit Israel mag uitgedelg word nie.
Complete Jewish Bible
They said, "There has to be a way to help the survivors preserve Binyamin's inheritance, so that a tribe will not be eliminated from Isra'el.
They said, "There has to be a way to help the survivors preserve Binyamin's inheritance, so that a tribe will not be eliminated from Isra'el.
Darby Translation
And they said, There must be a possession for those of Benjamin that have escaped, that a tribe be not blotted out of Israel.
And they said, There must be a possession for those of Benjamin that have escaped, that a tribe be not blotted out of Israel.
Easy-to-Read Version
The men of Benjamin who are still alive must have children to continue their families. This must be done so that a tribe in Israel will not die out!
The men of Benjamin who are still alive must have children to continue their families. This must be done so that a tribe in Israel will not die out!
George Lamsa Translation
And they said, The remnant of Benjamin must be spared, that a tribe may not be missing from Israel.
And they said, The remnant of Benjamin must be spared, that a tribe may not be missing from Israel.
Good News Translation
Israel must not lose one of its twelve tribes. We must find a way for the tribe of Benjamin to survive,
Israel must not lose one of its twelve tribes. We must find a way for the tribe of Benjamin to survive,
Literal Translation
And they said, The one who escaped shall be a legacy of Benjamin, that a tribe may not be blotted out from Israel.
And they said, The one who escaped shall be a legacy of Benjamin, that a tribe may not be blotted out from Israel.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and they sayde: The enheritaunce of them of BenIamin that are escaped, must nedes remayne, that there be not a trybe destroyed out of Israel:
and they sayde: The enheritaunce of them of BenIamin that are escaped, must nedes remayne, that there be not a trybe destroyed out of Israel:
American Standard Version
And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that are escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not blotted out from Israel.
And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that are escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not blotted out from Israel.
Bible in Basic English
And they said, How is the rest of Benjamin to be given offspring so that one tribe of Israel may not be put out of existence,
And they said, How is the rest of Benjamin to be given offspring so that one tribe of Israel may not be put out of existence,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they sayde: There must be an inheritaunce for them that be escaped of Beniamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
And they sayde: There must be an inheritaunce for them that be escaped of Beniamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And they said: 'They that are escaped must be as an inheritance for Benjamin, that a tribe be not blotted out from Israel.
And they said: 'They that are escaped must be as an inheritance for Benjamin, that a tribe be not blotted out from Israel.
King James Version (1611)
And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that bee escaped of Beniamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that bee escaped of Beniamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And they said, There must be an inheritance of them that are escaped of Benjamin; and so a tribe shall not be destroyed out of Israel.
And they said, There must be an inheritance of them that are escaped of Benjamin; and so a tribe shall not be destroyed out of Israel.
English Revised Version
And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that are escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not blotted out from Israel.
And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that are escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not blotted out from Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
They added, "There must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe of Israel will not be wiped out.
They added, "There must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe of Israel will not be wiped out.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and it `is to vs to puruey `with greet cure and greet studie, that o lynage be not don awey fro Israel.
and it `is to vs to puruey `with greet cure and greet studie, that o lynage be not don awey fro Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
And they say, `A possession of an escaped party [is] to Benjamin, and a tribe is not blotted out from Israel;
And they say, `A possession of an escaped party [is] to Benjamin, and a tribe is not blotted out from Israel;
Update Bible Version
And they said, There must be an inheritance for the escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe shall not be blotted out from Israel.
And they said, There must be an inheritance for the escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe shall not be blotted out from Israel.
Webster's Bible Translation
And they said, [There must be] an inheritance for them that have escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
And they said, [There must be] an inheritance for them that have escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
World English Bible
They said, There must be an inheritance for those who are escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe not be blotted out from Israel.
They said, There must be an inheritance for those who are escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe not be blotted out from Israel.
New King James Version
And they said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, that a tribe may not be destroyed from Israel.
And they said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, that a tribe may not be destroyed from Israel.
New Living Translation
There must be heirs for the survivors so that an entire tribe of Israel is not wiped out.
There must be heirs for the survivors so that an entire tribe of Israel is not wiped out.
New Life Bible
And they said, "There must be something that can be given to those of Benjamin who are left. Or a family will be taken out of Israel.
And they said, "There must be something that can be given to those of Benjamin who are left. Or a family will be taken out of Israel.
New Revised Standard
And they said, "There must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, in order that a tribe may not be blotted out from Israel.
And they said, "There must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, in order that a tribe may not be blotted out from Israel.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And they said, There is an inheritance for the escaped of Benjamin, - and there must not be wiped out, a tribe, out of Israel.
And they said, There is an inheritance for the escaped of Benjamin, - and there must not be wiped out, a tribe, out of Israel.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And we must use all care, and provide with great diligence, that one tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
And we must use all care, and provide with great diligence, that one tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
Revised Standard Version
And they said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, that a tribe be not blotted out from Israel.
And they said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, that a tribe be not blotted out from Israel.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
They said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe will not be blotted out from Israel.
They said, "There must be an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe will not be blotted out from Israel.
Contextual Overview
16 Then their national leaders said: All the women of the Benjamin tribe were killed. How can we get wives for the men of Benjamin who are left? 17 If they don't have children, one of the Israelite tribes will die out. 18 But we can't let the men of Benjamin marry any of our daughters. We made a sacred promise not to do that, and if we break our promise, we will be under our own curse. 19 Then someone suggested, "What about the Lord 's Festival that takes place each year in Shiloh? It's held north of Bethel, south of Lebonah, and just east of the road that goes from Bethel to Shechem." 20 The leaders told the men of Benjamin who still did not have wives: Go to Shiloh and hide in the vineyards near the festival. 21 Wait there for the young women of Shiloh to come out and perform their dances. Then rush out and grab one of the young women, then take her home as your wife. 22 If the fathers or brothers of these women complain about this, we'll say, "Be kind enough to let those men keep your daughter. After all, we couldn't get enough wives for all the men of Benjamin in the battle at Jabesh. And because you didn't give them permission to marry your daughters, you won't be under the curse we earlier agreed on. 23 The men of Benjamin went to Shiloh and hid in the vineyards. The young women soon started dancing, and each man grabbed one of them and carried her off. Then the men of Benjamin went back to their own land and rebuilt their towns and started living in them again. 24 Afterwards, the rest of the Israelites returned to their homes and families. 25 In those days Israel wasn't ruled by a king, and everyone did what they thought was right.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
an inheritance: Numbers 26:55, Numbers 36:7
Reciprocal: Judges 21:15 - repented
Cross-References
Genesis 15:1
Later the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision, "Abram, don't be afraid! I will protect you and reward you greatly."
Later the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision, "Abram, don't be afraid! I will protect you and reward you greatly."
Genesis 16:9
The angel said, "Go back to Sarai and be her slave.
The angel said, "Go back to Sarai and be her slave.
Genesis 21:1
The Lord was good to Sarah and kept his promise.
The Lord was good to Sarah and kept his promise.
Genesis 21:2
Although Abraham was very old, Sarah had a son exactly at the time God had said.
Although Abraham was very old, Sarah had a son exactly at the time God had said.
Genesis 21:4
and when the boy was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, just as the Lord had commanded.
and when the boy was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, just as the Lord had commanded.
Genesis 21:6
and Sarah said, "God has made me laugh. Now everyone will laugh with me.
and Sarah said, "God has made me laugh. Now everyone will laugh with me.
Genesis 21:13
but the son of the slave woman is also your son, and I will make his descendants into a great nation."
but the son of the slave woman is also your son, and I will make his descendants into a great nation."
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 46:3
God said, "I am God, the same God your father worshiped. Don't be afraid to go to Egypt. I will give you so many descendants that one day they will become a nation.
God said, "I am God, the same God your father worshiped. Don't be afraid to go to Egypt. I will give you so many descendants that one day they will become a nation.
Exodus 3:7
The Lord said: I have seen how my people are suffering as slaves in Egypt, and I have heard them beg for my help because of the way they are being mistreated. I feel sorry for them,
The Lord said: I have seen how my people are suffering as slaves in Egypt, and I have heard them beg for my help because of the way they are being mistreated. I feel sorry for them,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And they said, there must be an inheritance for them that be escaped Benjamin,.... The escaped are the six hundred men in the rock Rimmon; four hundred of them were supplied with wives, the other two wanted; and as there was an inheritance divided by lot to the tribe of Benjamin, to that tribe and to that only it belonged, and they must have it and no other; it now of right devolved on these six hundred men, and them only, and therefore provision must be made to increase their number, that they may occupy the inheritance they have a right to, rebuild their cities, till their land, cultivate their vineyards and oliveyards, and enjoy all the advantages of their possessions:
that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel; but the full number of the tribes be preserved, and their inheritances belonging to them, according to the predictions of Jacob and Moses, and the assignment of them by lot unto them by Joshua.
