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    Judges 21 (KJV)

    Read Judges chapter 21 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Judges 21

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    Judges 21 Summary

    Judges 21 addresses the aftermath of Benjamin's near-destruction. Israel had sworn not to give their daughters to Benjamin, so they found wives through the destruction of Jabesh-gilead (which hadn't joined the war) and by allowing Benjamin to take women from the Shiloh festival.

    The book of Judges closes with its defining statement repeated: 'In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.' The solution to Israel's moral chaos would eventually come through the monarchy — and ultimately through the true King, Jesus.

    Key Themes

    Aftermath of WarDesperate SolutionsNeed for a KingMoral Chaos

    Key Verses in Judges 21

    "In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes."

    — Judges 21:25

    The final verse of Judges summarizes the entire book — without righteous authority, moral chaos reigns.

    Life Application

    Human solutions without God's guidance create new problems. Every person needs a righteous King — submit your life to Jesus, the King whose reign brings justice, peace, and restoration.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does the book of Judges end?

    With moral and social chaos — desperate measures to save Benjamin and the repeated refrain that everyone did what was right in their own eyes.

    What comes after Judges?

    The book of Ruth provides a beautiful contrast — showing faithfulness, kindness, and God's providence during this same dark period, leading to the line of King David.

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