King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Behold, ye [are] all children of Israel; give here your advice and counsel.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Look, you are all people of Isra'el. So discuss what to do, and give your advice here and now."
Berean Standard Bible:
Behold, all you Israelites, give your advice and verdict here and now.”
American Standard Version:
Behold, ye children of Israel, all of you, give here your advice and counsel.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Behold, ye are all children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}; give{H3051} here{H1988} your advice{H1697} and counsel{H6098}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Judges 19:30
- And it was so, that all that saw it said, There was no such deed done nor seen from the day that the children of Israel came up out of the land of Egypt unto this day: consider of it, take advice, and speak [your minds].
1 Corinthians 5:1
- ¶ It is reported commonly [that there is] fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.
Deuteronomy 4:6
- Keep therefore and do [them]; for this [is] your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation [is] a wise and understanding people.
Joshua 9:14
- And the men took of their victuals, and asked not [counsel] at the mouth of the LORD.
Proverbs 20:18
- ¶ [Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
Deuteronomy 14:1
- ¶ Ye [are] the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.
Deuteronomy 14:2
- For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that [are] upon the earth.
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Commentary for Judges 20:7
Judges 20:7 is a verse set within the broader narrative of the Israelite tribes dealing with a grave injustice that had occurred in the region of Gibeah, where a Levite's concubine was brutally assaulted and killed by men from the tribe of Benjamin. This event had sparked outrage among the other tribes of Israel, leading to a call for a united response against the tribe of Benjamin, who had failed to punish the perpetrators.
In this verse, the speaker is addressing the assembly of the Israelites, reminding them of their shared identity as "children of Israel." The call for advice and counsel reflects a moment of significant deliberation where the tribes are seeking a collective decision on how to proceed with the situation. This verse underscores the themes of unity and justice that run throughout the book of Judges. It highlights the importance of collective wisdom and decision-making in the face of moral and social crises. The historical context suggests that this assembly is taking place during a period when there was no king in Israel, and the people were governed by a loose confederation of tribes, each led by local judges. The verse also points to the transition period in Israel's history, where the need for centralized leadership and a more structured approach to governance and justice was becoming increasingly apparent.
In summary, Judges 20:7 captures a pivotal moment where the tribes of Israel are called to unite and seek counsel together to address a severe moral failing within their community. It emphasizes the need for collective action in the pursuit of justice and reflects the challenges faced by the Israelites during a time when they were transitioning from a tribal society to a more unified nation under a central authority.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel. - Strong's Number: H3051
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָהַב
Transliteration: yâhab
Pronunciation: yaw-hab'
Description: a primitive root; to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come; ascribe, bring, come on, give, go, set, take. - Strong's Number: H1988
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הֲלֹם
Transliteration: hălôm
Pronunciation: hal-ome'
Description: from the article (see הָלְאָהxlit hâlᵉâh corrected to hâlᵉʼâh); hither; here, hither(-(to)), thither. - Strong's Number: H1697
There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּבָר
Transliteration: dâbâr
Pronunciation: daw-baw'
Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. - Strong's Number: H6098
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵצָה
Transliteration: ʻêtsâh
Pronunciation: ay-tsaw'
Description: from יָעַץ; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence; advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose.