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Judges 10:9

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Suffering

7 So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He sold them into the hands of the Philistines and Ammonites,

8 who that very year harassed and oppressed the Israelites, and did so for eighteen years to all the Israelites on the other side of the Jordan in Gilead, the land of the Amorites.

The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim, and Israel was in deep distress.

10 Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD, saying, “We have sinned against You, for we have indeed forsaken our God and served the Baals.”

11 The LORD replied, “When the Egyptians, Amorites, Ammonites, Philistines,

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BSB
The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim, and Israel was in deep distress.
KJV
Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.
WEB
The children of Ammon passed over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was very distressed.
ASV
And the children of Ammon passed over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.
DARBY
And the children of Ammon passed over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; and Israel was greatly distressed.
BLB
And the sons of Ammon passed over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim. And Israel was greatly distressed.
ÅB
Og Ammons barn satte også over Jordan for å stride mot Juda og mot Benjamin og mot Efra'ims hus; og Israel kom i stor trengsel.
OTB
Ammonittene krysset også Jordan for å føre krig mot Juda, Benjamin og Efraims hus, og forårsaket stor nød for Israel.
B1930
Og Ammons barn satte også over Jordan for å stride mot Juda og mot Benjamin og mot Efra'ims hus; og Israel kom i stor trengsel.

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Cross references

  • Judges 3:12–13

    Once again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. So He gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.

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  • 2 Chronicles 14:9

    Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of 1,000,000 men and 300 chariots, and they advanced as far as Mareshah.

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  • 1 Samuel 28:15

    Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”

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  • 2 Chronicles 20:1–2

    After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat.

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  • Judges 6:3–5

    Whenever the Israelites would plant their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them,

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  • Deuteronomy 28:65

    Among those nations you will find no repose, not even a resting place for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and a despairing soul.

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  • 2 Chronicles 15:5

    In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts.

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