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Judges 2:5 Meaning

And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they sacrificed there unto the LORD.

Context Explained

3Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.

4And it came to pass, when the angel of the LORD spake these words unto all the children of Israel, that the people lifted up their voice, and wept.

5And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they sacrificed there unto the LORD.

6And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land.

7And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the LORD, that he did for Israel.

Key Themes

sacrificeworshiprepentance

Related Cross References

  • Hebrews 13:15

    Both verses emphasize the importance of offering sacrifices of praise to God.

Source: Judges 2:5