Judges 21:12 · KJV
"And they found among the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead four hundred young virgins, that had known no man by lying with any male: and they brought them unto the camp to Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan."
King James Version
What does Judges 21:12 mean? →Passage Context
10And the congregation sent thither twelve thousand men of the valiantest, and commanded them, saying, Go and smite the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead with the edge of the sword, with the women and the children.
11And this is the thing that ye shall do, Ye shall utterly destroy every male, and every woman that hath lain by man.
12And they found among the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead four hundred young virgins, that had known no man by lying with any male: and they brought them unto the camp to Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan.
13And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them.
14And Benjamin came again at that time; and they gave them wives which they had saved alive of the women of Jabesh-gilead: and yet so they sufficed them not.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to difficult situations in your community?
2
What does it mean for you to help others in need?
3
When have you felt compelled to step in for someone else?
Life Application
relationships
Consider how you can support friends facing hardships.
community
Look for ways to contribute positively to your community.
Places in This Verse
Jabesh-gilead
A city in Israel known for its inhabitants' loyalty and tragic fate during the conflict with the tribe of Benjamin.
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