Overview
The Bible addresses judges, extraordinary across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges and 1 Samuel. Closely related themes include Judges of Israel, Court, Samuel and Whoredom. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Samuel.
Key Bible verses about judges, extraordinary
Old Testament
Judges
And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; but they did not so.
And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.
And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. corrupted: or, were corrupt ceased: Heb. let nothing fall of their
1 Samuel
And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.
And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. in circuit: Heb. and he circuited
And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the LORD.
People in the Bible and judges, extraordinary
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying judges, extraordinary for yourself
- Begin with Judges 2:17, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Judges and 1 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Samuel and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Judges of Israel, Court, Samuel and Whoredom.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about judges, extraordinary?
The Bible addresses judges, extraordinary across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges and 1 Samuel. Closely related themes include Judges of Israel, Court, Samuel and Whoredom. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Samuel.
How many Bible verses are about judges, extraordinary?
The Bible references judges, extraordinary in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention judges, extraordinary?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Judges 2:17: “And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; but they did not so.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with judges, extraordinary?
Samuel.
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